I think I regret this...

For the majority of the past 2 years, curls have been Ben's signature feature!  The curls ... ahhh, the curls!  Some days they were ringlets , some days they turned into a complete rat's nest.  But no matter how you sliced it, those curls were simply adorable.

As I sat in the waiting area of a local children's salon, this was the sight staring me in the eyes.  A bit messy, yes, but perfect at the same time! 

They called his name and before you knew it, Ben was strapped into a Lightning McQueen hair chair awaiting the big cut!  I on the other hand, was debating a tear leaving my eye. 

 

The first few minutes were pretty painless.  Ben fussed a bit here and there but a combination of the Bubble Lady and the showing of Mickey Mouse in front of him, kept his attention. 

 

 

Then... the realization of the event hit Ben and it was NOT pretty!  

When you have to physically hold your child's face while hair stylist are holding his shoulders and legs, your child is probably creating a scene in the salon!  

That was us!  Oh, yes, my little love went from happy to see a bubble to totally ticked at the world in 2.2 seconds!  

Despite his complete disapproval of the cutting, the mission was accomplished! 

As we finished and were paying, the hair stylist said "17 minutes, not that bad."  Felt more like 30 to me, but I will go with 17!  

We quickly left to avoid more stares from the waiting parents and so I could fully inspect the result of the decision I had made.  I won't lie...it made me super sad.  

Not because it was a bad cut, because it wasn't.  It made me sad because it just isn't "him".  Ben is stubborn, determined, mischievous and CURLY HEADED!  Is this really his look? 

 

I told myself, it was the fact that it was wet.  It was slicked back and still very combed into a position- which is also not Ben. We brush his hair only to mess it up with our hands immediately afterwards.  But what was I to do?  What had been done, was done.  Time to move on. 

So I headed home anxious to see him run around and see if I could feel the love for this new do. 

 

And with a face like this...I can't focus too hard on the hair!  

Do I think this is Ben's look, Absolutely Not!  Do I think I will probably grow it out again , Yes.  Do I regret cutting those precious locks, 100% yes!  Then why did I do it?  He is turning 2 and a part of me felt like it was "time".  Also, on the days that the curls went buck wild and he sported the rat nest look, I did think a little boy cut would be best.  But now that it is done, I think I want that rat nest!!!  

As Bubba says, it is hair.  It will grow back.  I know this is true but I am pretty sure I am going to be a little sad tomorrow when this little love escapes his crib and comes to my side of the bed with all his blankets, foo food and Elmos and wants to crawl in bed with me and THERE ARE NO CURLS to run my fingers through!!  

I guess I should remember, it isn't my hair.  He is a boy and while I want him to remain a little baby forever, sadly, he is growing up quicker than I care for!  

I snapped this pic today.  Tonight, while looking back through them, all I can see is the profile of little Charlie!  My little baby is now a little boy and this momma is SAD!!!  

 

So sorry Ben Ben!  So sorry precious curls!  We will probably be seeing you again soon!  Grow fast hair!  Grow fast!