Mourning his curls
Jake was born with hair, I mean his head was completely covered with straight, black hair.
As he got older, his hair turned curly around the edges and we let it grow. Almost 17 months later, I was itching to give my baby his first haircut. It was so adorable but getting unruly.
We decided on a short do.
As soon as the hair stylist start snipping, I felt a tinge of regret. And when it was all done, I was sad.
When I saw a friend's comment on Jake's after-haircut photo, it hit me. She said it perfectly: "Awww, it is amazing how much bigger they look when they get a haircut. It's super cute, but sorta sad, too. Why can't they stay babies forever?"
My baby isn't a baby anymore.
When did it hit you that your baby wasn't a baby anymore?
Comments
When I had to switch from baby hangers to regular sized hangers.
Posted by: Lisa | May 11, 2011 7:42 AM
When I got his voicemail and hear his deep voice. age 12
Posted by: charlotte | May 11, 2011 1:41 PM
Sounds like it's time for you to have another one. You're ready if you are lamenting that baby-ness. Go for it!
Posted by: Anonymous | May 11, 2011 1:52 PM
The first time I saw him fly up the rock wall on the big-kids' side of the playground.
And the first few haircuts caused me a couple of pangs, but when we had to give him a buzz cut (due to him twisting hair around his finger and giving himself a bald spot), he suddenly looked like such a *boy*.
Posted by: SarahKK | May 11, 2011 2:26 PM
When my "baby" (age 25) flew home for a bachelor party!
Posted by: Dahlink | May 11, 2011 4:31 PM
When I registered my baby for Kindergarten yesterday it hit me hard that all of my babies are growing up so fast...too fast!
Posted by: Lisa | May 12, 2011 9:51 AM
My youngest (turning 3 tomorrow) started losing his baby belly in the past 6 months. I love that belly!
Posted by: MadCow | May 12, 2011 1:37 PM