Zachary and Sophie January 2010

Sorry this is late!

Haircuts

For the past few days, Zachary has been practically begging for a haircut.  Surprising, coming from a kid that had to be physically restrained during the haircutting process until age 3.  So I finally agreed that we could get one.  As always, I was amazed at how much hair they cut off, and how much remains on his head.

During the haircut, I started talking with another mom about boy haircuts. 

Other Mom: He sure is doing great.
Me: Yep - started on his third birthday.
OM: My little boy doesn't like them at all.
Me: Oh yeah, I used to have to hold him in a giant bear hug during the haircut.
OM: Wow.
Me: And when I was pregnant with her, his dad had to take him.
OM: My dad took him once and has refused to ever take him again.  It's so embarassing.
Me: Yes. One time my husband's friend was in here with his 2 boys while Zachary was throwing a fit.  I was mortified.  Have you tried bribery?  That sometimes works...
OM: I've already promised Chuck E. Cheese after this ordeal.
Me: Other moms used to always tell me that it will get better.  I didn't believe them, and seriously thought he would be screaming about haircuts till he went to college.  But one day it did get better.  It will happen.
OM: Thanks.  I hope so.

And as we were leaving, her little boy was in the early stages of a haircut fit, and her face was turning redder and redder.

So to all you moms who think that haircuts will always be miserable, please know this too shall pass.  And if bribery doesn't work for your child, you could always give yourself a little treat for surviving the harrowing ordeal.

:)

C is for Cowboy

Today was Cowboy Dress Up day at Zachary's school.  Thanks to the Grandmas for the gear...

He's a Wanted Man! aka 'Mad Face'

My Hero!

Rock Star Cowboy

After dinner at Grandma and Grandpa M's on Sunday, Zachary decided to serenade us with some silly songs.  Doesn't he look great as a cowboy?  I think he's ready to tour...

Fort Worth Stock Show

Aunt Mandy had the great idea of taking the kids to the stock show parade that she and I both marched in as high school students.  We found a great spot on Main Street (front end of the parade) and watched for about an hour till the kids got antsy.  Then we went for a great lunch at Billy Miner's, where Zachary agreed it was the best hot dog ever, and finally enjoyed some play time at Auntie's!

Auntie Mandy and Sophie

The Kids watching all the horses

Stop saying Poop so Loud - But Daddy it's STINKY!

Best Hot Dog Ever!

Sophie and Daisy Kissing

Again - Sophie decided that closed mouth is the way to go!

Full Moon

I guess I forgot to change Sophie's diaper after her nap, and then forgot again after dinner.  Finally she just got tired of it being wet and decided to do something about it herself...