To Cut Or Not To Cut

Levi and I met friends at PE 101 Kids Gym yesterday morning, and I brought along my DSLR to take some action shots. Levi played in the foam pit, bounced on the trampoline and hung (with my assistance) from the zip line. I had hoped to capture him walking but he showed no interest in practicing his newest skill, so I ended up with several dozen photos of one very active crawling toddler…with one crazy head of hair.

I hate to admit this, but I think it’s time for Levi to have a proper little boy haircut. His hair has been ever-so-slightly trimmed twice (and it did not go well), but I’ve been holding back on getting it cut short for two reasons:

1. I’ve always thought that toddler boys with long hair are particularly adorable. Take this little dude, for example.
2. I’m afraid Levi will look so much older without his long, wispy hair, and I’d like him to stay my baby for as long as possible.

However, looking at his photos from yesterday’s gym session, it’s apparent that his soft, fine hair is not growing out as stylishly as I had hoped. It’s looking more old man comb-over than miniature hipster, and in some pics, it kind of looks like a toupee. Yikes!

What I need to do is call my hairstylist today to make an appointment for Levi before I get cold feet — and before our family photography session on Sunday. We’re having our picture taken for this year’s holiday card, so now would be a good time for Levi’s hair to go from long and shaggy to prim and proper. Or perhaps a longish version of prim and proper. I’m not sure I’m ready to completely put aside my vision of having a son with a non-traditional hairstyle.

Does your son have long or short hair? How old was he when he had his first big-time haircut?

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