I've told myself for years that all I truly want for my kids is for them to live their lives based on what they want, not others, but I didn't expect the 'other' would be me! I love braiding, curling and twisting the girls hair into all sorts of crazy fancy funky do's, but I guess that's kind of over for the time being.
The reaction to Emry's hair was interesting. They were all along the lines of "Cute. But why'd you cut it?".
The psychology behind long hair versus short is fascinating as I got to thinking about it. I know that whenever I see a girl with super short hair there is some envy that rises to the surface on my part. These girls always seem confident and sporty, fun and carefree, like they have more important things to do than deal with their hair.
Every few years I cut my hair off to a chin length bob, then cut bangs, then layer it, then grow it out, then repeat the whole process. Right now I am in the growing out stages, but I am actually dying to cut bangs, so who knows what's in store. I have to admit I look forward to the day I am old and can for the first time get a really short Demi Moore in Ghost style cut. (Obviously I can do that now, but with my full cheeks I highly doubt it's the right look for me)
Looking around at all my friends and family members daughters I realize one thing - they all have long hair. Emry has the shortest hair by far of all her friends at church and school. But you know what? It doesn't even faze her. I don't think it even occurs to her to follow the crowd or do things like others.
I got my way after all.
Oh I love the haircut. Emry look's so adorable (I don't know if that is a mature enough word for her) but really super cute.
ReplyDeleteWay to go for both of you. Her for just chopping off her hair and to you for allowing her to be herself and chop her hair off.
Nice thing about hair is that it grows back :)
She looks so grown up!
ReplyDeleteDid you cut her hair yourself? She looks sweet with it. I want to cut my girl's but she won't let me! haha.... I too feel like cutting mine to a bob...when I have courage to. :)
ReplyDeleteNo, her hair is too thick for me to do a good job. I do cut Lila's though, she has much thinner hair.
DeleteShe looks pretty. My parents wanted me to have longer hair and you know what I did? I went to the saloon, and got my hair exactly like her's. I recall two days were really bad, but then my family got okay.
ReplyDeleteIts true, as parents we want so many things for our kids which are different from what they want.
I'm glad you let her have her style of hair.
Interesting! I always wanted short hair as a kid, but my mom never allowed it. It really got me mad that it was all about what she wanted and I had to deal with it. I like your take on the decision, but I'll admit that's tough to let go! I always wanted a little girl with short shoulder length hair, but Evie has such curly/wiry hair it wouldn't work.
ReplyDeleteLila had the Madeline cut for years, short bob with bangs, so adorable.
DeleteVery well said Marie. I relate to not wanting the girls to have short hair. I love doing it, it's so fun. But, even Gwyneth is doing her own hair more and more. I mainly do it for church. You have a gem on your hands. I love Emry and her spirit, she's really going places. Love you,
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I think her haircut makes her look carefree, fun, and very confident :)
ReplyDeleteTell Emry I think her hair is SOOOOOOOO cute on her. She has a great face for chin length hair. Love you guys,
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I'll let her know, love you too!
DeleteI like the new do. She looks very adult and all grown up.
ReplyDeleteLooks great. I love that she has such a positive self image and confidence. That is what I hope to instill in my girl!
ReplyDeleteOh Emry is rocking that look :) Totally agree about the whole thing about girls with short hair and confidence. I've been meaning to chop off some of my hair, but haven't had the guts to yet...
ReplyDeleteI think it's awesome that you let her have control of that choice. It looks really cute on her. I'm in the growing out now too and it's not fun.
ReplyDeleteThe haircut is cute. I had hair down to my b*** when I was 5 but I thought it would be a good idea how to chop have to my hair off because I couldn't get the gum out... I think you know what happened next.. I was not happy at all. I felt like a freak. Your girl looks very mature and grown up with the cut :)
ReplyDeleteLove it! Rock on Emry for going her own way :) I hacked off all my hair (down to a mohawk) once, and, while it didn't suit my face, was so much fun! I kinda want to do it again--I've otherwise been in the same sort of chin length-layers-grow out cycle as you!
ReplyDeleteHELLO VALENTINE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I love you and miss you always. I'm thinking of you especially today! In my dreams we are getting our nails done, getting massages and then finding awesome deals while thrifting together, on this love day!!!!!!!! Marie, you're my one and only....
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Shauna xoxoxoxoxxooo
She is cute!!
ReplyDeleteAnd I have the same process as you?! I'm in the growing out stage right now, too. BUT, I'm thinking about chin length bob. Ahh...
What a beautiful haircut! Have you tried on a short wig, Marie, to see if you would like your hair short? There are also websites where you can load your picture and try different styles and colors!
ReplyDeleteSimply beautiful. The haircut and the post :)
ReplyDeleteI love how you wrapped up the post. :p way too sweet, marie. I'm glad that you got your kids dancing to their own beat. I love how happy you are about it even when it's away from your beat.
ReplyDeleteInteresting thoughts Marie. I wish that my little girl would also let me put clips and pretty butterflies in her hair. But she wouldn't have any of it. SHe insists that we get her hair cut as soon as it starts touching her neck. Hoping that she feels differently when she grows up.
ReplyDeleteIncidentally I am also reminded of a time when I had just gotten out of a bad relationship and I cut my hair similar to Demi Moore's. From waist length to that short. It was a sign of rebellion and of celebrating my freedom. Hair means a big deal to a girl and if she does something drastic to it, there's always a strong thought that is behind it.
I love Emry's hair and she looks adorable.
I love that she has the confidence and sense of pride in herself enough to do this! I've always had crazy long hair and can't imagine cutting it...I'm sure it's due to some self esteem issues, but it's also because I love it.
ReplyDeleteit's an adorable look on her! :)
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It's a really cute cut. I can understand her wanting it out of her way. Hair is such a personal thing I think it's great that you let her make the change.
ReplyDeletemy hair was uncut until 15. since then, all lengths!
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