Madeline arrived 14 months ago with a nice head of hair. It kept growing and growing... which brings us to Madeline's first haircut! Mom and Dad chickened out on cutting it at home, so we took her to a kiddie hair salon. Here's the before photo as Madeline waited her turn.
Then it was off to her chair, cleverly disguised as an airplane. It was either that or a cop car, and I'd like to keep my daughter out of cop cars for as long as possible. Plus, Madeline recognizes and can say "airplane!" 
After I suggested that we should "cut the hair in the front short, to keep it out of her eyes" and "we can leave the hair long in the back" it was decided that Rachel would explain the concept to the hairdresser, so as to avoid our daughter ending up with a mullet. Can someone explain "bangs" to me again? I thought that's what I was saying!
Just a little off the top!
Explanation complete, Mom watched with some apprehension as the haircut began. (NOTE: Let Mom explain: The haircutter's hair was blue. Blue. We just wanted to keep a close eye on the situation - that's all I'm saying...:)
Madeline has always enjoyed having her hair combed.
She's a great girl, but some distractions were necessary when the cutting began.
Bubbles were a big help!
How's it look so far, Mommy?
Mum-mums are also good for a few moments distraction.
Almost done and looking good!
What just happened?!?
How do I look?
