Hair and Hiney- April 29, 2012
I had no idea this was going to be such a momentous weekend when Greyson stole me away for a night to celebrate our anniversary. We stayed at our local 5 star hotel and had the chef’s selection menu at the restaurant. The fact that we dined sans high chair was momentous enough, never mind the foie gras.
In the past few weeks I have really tired of fighting with Charlotte over her “sprout”. She keeps pulling it out, leaving her hair all down in her eyes.
I resigned myself to the fact that it was time for “Baby’s 1st Haircut.”
Uncle Bryce made it way more fun! Greyson said this “Snip Its” place was “like Chuck E Cheese but you get your hair cut.”
Poor thing. She looks like she’s about to be sacrificed. I’m sparing you the video I took. The crying was ridiculous as you hear my reassurances, “It’s okay, Baby! It doesn’t hurt!” The sweet woman who had this daunting task kept feeding her animal crackers between snips.
Her first haircut led to her first lollipop. She has not mastered saliva swallowing. This occasion was topped off with a toy prize and certificate complete with photo. “Baby’s First Curl” was saved for Mama.
AND NOW…FOR ONE OF THE BIGGEST MOMENTS IN TODDLER ACHIEVEMENTS…MAY I PRESENT….
THE POTTY!
Charlotte picked out a Sesame Street potty at the store today. After she carefully “read” the instructions we gave it a shot. No dice. After her nap we tried again.
MY CHILD PEE PEED IN THE POTTY!
I know it’s silly, but we were so freakin’ proud of those few tiny little dribbles. She’s getting so big and learning so much! I just burst with pride when I see her experience new things and accomplish new things. If you think about it, learning grooming like haircuts and hygiene like bathroom use are pretty big life skills.
I’m sure we’re in for some bumps along the grooming and hygiene highway and first we have to move out of Diapertown. She will be 18 months this week. I have no time to be sad about it. Let’s go!
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