Frankie Jane’s First Haircut
2 years and 4 months
That’s how long I held on before I was ready for this moment.
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Time to trim the baby hair (le sigh).
I stare at my little baby and I just want to hold onto every little baby aspect of her. The thought of cutting her hair to me felt like I was moving on from her infancy. I cared for her hair as hard as I could. But, still I knew it was inevitable and it made me sad. Especially, because we can’t see ourselves having another child. We’re totally grateful of having ONE very special little girl. Our, ONE AND ONLY, Frankie Jane. So, when I say I’m hanging on to all these moments, I’m saying it on that level. I feel like savoring every moment is part of my game plan to a happy life. That’s how I was able to talk myself into scheduling her first haircut appointment. I accepted that she needed to get her ends trimmed, I want her hair to be healthy, and I took the stance that this would be like another milestone in her childhood for us to experience.
After processing that idea, I had to figure out how to avoid having those dreadful first haircut experiences I’ve read/heard and been avoiding as well. I was prepared though, that this might be the case and it would be okay. As I always mention, “I’m in the knock two birds with one stone business”. For me, it made sense that I get my hair trimmed as well, so as to show her there is nothing to be frightened about when getting a haircut. We told her ahead of time, but didn’t make a big deal out of it. I kid you not when we walked in, it was as if she went there every weekend to hang out with the ladies at the salon. She got right up on the chair and snacked away peacefully and with confidence. I swear inside I was crying happy tears of joy. It was so nice too that I was able to schedule an appointment where Daddy could be present. He wouldn’t miss this moment for the world.
Ultimately, her being so at ease with her first haircut experience allowed me a much needed self care moment as well. I was able to enjoy a moment for Stella, the individual while still being, Mama. I know it sounds unconventional to have a self care moment that involves a child in the mix, but if I can have a moment to take care of myself or be taken care of it doesn’t matter to me. I’m thankful for the opportunity. To celebrate, we went to the local bakery and had a little treat (a sprinkle cookie). With that being said, I think this going to be how we get our self care day at the salon in from now on. Together. My babies, and me.
Ps. I kept the the hair we trimmed off. Liz, the wonderful stylist put them in a envelope for us with the date and labeled it “Frankie’s First Haircut”. #adorbs
By the way, if you’re in the Westchester area, we highly recommend GiuliaBella Hair Studio
They’re great with children and both male and female haircuts, color, and style! Affordable too.
XOXO, Stells
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