Hair affair

There comes a point in every mother's life when she eventually must cut her child's hair. Boy or girl, I imagine this task is no less painful to the mother. And to make things worse, I've heard an old wives' tale that once you cut a baby's hair all the curls fall out (NOOOOOOOO!!!!!!)

In a desperate attempt to avoid the inevitable trim, I am trying EVERYTHING to keep Mae's hair out of her eyes! She will not leave barrettes alone. Her interest in headbands comes and goes, but usually ends up with her wearing the headband like a necklace (or a bracelet) and her curls covering her eyes.

This was a creative attempt that lasted about as long as it took to take the picture, but really cute. I think maybe one more twist of the hairband and they will be harder to take out.

Sadly, with her hair pulled back she looks more like a little girl and less like my little baby...