The Day My Son Became A Man...Or At Least A Little Boy.

Well, today was the day. I knew it had to happen. I had put it off and put it off. I had postponed it and told Tiffy that we should wait until next week, then the next, then the next. But sadly, today I relented and Sam got his first haircut. I suppose that some might say that I was living vicariously through my son, but look at this. Who can blame me? The curls are awesome...or now I suppose, were awesome.

So we went to Tiffy's local salon of choice (it is nowhere near as good as the Wargo Salon) and began the process.
Tiffy and I took turns holding Sam while Trish (the stylist) did her best to cut the hair of a moving object. There were far too many distractions available for Sam to sit still. Bottles, brushes, combs, etc. made it a tedious procedure to say the least. The process involved numerous distraction techniques, wrestling holds, songs, and dances. The whole production lasted about 30 minutes with only a minor nick of Trish's finger. At the end, there sat a little boy in the chair where a little baby had been. I must admit that Tiffy was right. It was time to take this step. His hair had gotten so long and curly that it was beginning to pull when Tiffy combed it after a bath. Yikes! In addition, we wanted to put an end to the numerous instances where Sam was mistaken for the cutest little girl. I mean come on people! He is obviously wearing little boy clothes. I can't help it that he is just that cute.

Since today was sort of a rite of passage for Samuel Hugh Dutton, what better way to celebrate than by commemorating it with a trip to a nice family style restaurant.

It was Sam's idea! He my son is after all. Well, maybe it was my idea, but give me a break. Those of you who know me shouldn't be surprised at all. Check out the stylin' little boy hairdo on that kid. Then, as if his first haircut wasn't enough of a rite of passage, check out this pic. Two things, check out his hand and the look on his face. Hilarious! Absolutely histerical!! Thanks to Kaylan for helping Sam celebrate his first haircut.

Seriously, I have to admit that I was sad to see my little baby get his first haircut, but I am glad to see my little boy happy and healthy. Here's to another milestone or two, Sammy. We love you very much little dude.