First Haircut

I took Jack for his first hair cut last Thursday. I feel like this was one of the last firsts of Jack's toddlerhood. I know we'll have many more things to look forward to- riding a bike, losing a tooth, swinging solo, etc. But those are all big kid firsts. I had been putting off getting Jack's haircut because, despite it being pretty long, it was adorable! I also wanted him to have a big fro. But it was time to get it cut and I'm glad we did. Now it's healthy, even, and will help him stay cool the rest of summer. Plus I don't have to fight with him every time I try to brush it!

I didn't want to take him to a kiddie salon and when my dad suggested the place he goes to, I decided to give it a try. I never would have thought to go there but I loved it! I may even go there the next time I want a haircut.

While waiting, he saw one of the hairdressers using a blow dryer and he looked worried. I assured him they wouldn't be using a blow dryer on his hair and he relaxed. He did really well, barely spoke a word the whole time, and kept a serious look on his face except when I asked him to smile for a picture.

The before:

During:

After:

Enjoying a post haircut lollipop:

I wish I had had my nice camera to capture this milestone, but I decided while I was at work that I would take Jack right after picking him up. We got lucky and there wasn't a wait. Thank goodness for the iPhone!

As if this wasn't enough to make me feel like Jack really is becoming a big boy, last week he jumped off the ground with both feet for the first time! I noticed other kids doing it, even younger ones, and knew Jack would just do it in his own time. Whenever I prompted him to jump he'd lift one foot, put it down, then lift the other foot. He would kind of hop a little. Out of nowhere, last Saturday I looked at Jack and it registered that he's jumping! I sounded like a crazy person, cheering and shouting, and he just laughed and kept doing it. He really is a big boy!