Mia's First Haircut!

We decided it was finally time to get Miss Mia a haircut. For 20 months we have let her hair grow without cutting it...it's time. I called Joannie (one of my mom's best friends who also cuts Ryan and my hair) and asked if she had any time available for the girls before they start to school next Monday. Luckily, she had this morning at 9:30 available. Lily said she was going to be a big girl and sit in the chair all by herself this time instead of sitting in my lap. We weren't really sure what Mia would think. I knew she wouldn't like being forced to sit for awhile though so I packed a couple of toys and a snack to hopefully keep her occupied.

Both girls walked happily into the shop and said hi to Joannie. Then Lily gently pushed Mia in front of her and declared "Mia can go first." So I put her on the little stool in Joannie's chair; Mia immediately stood up and said "Uh-uh." We tried putting the big plastic bib on her; "Uh-uh." Okay, looks like I will be sitting with her! I put her in my lap, and she tried to get down. When I held her in place, she started crying and reaching out Ryan while crying "Da Da!" Joannie put a big bib on me and said "We won't go for accurate, just a cut!" I told her I wanted to make sure we could still pull her hair back in pigtails because we're growing her bangs out. Mia was still sobbing and refusing to "help" by holding a brush, comb or plastic curlers. She stopped crying after a few minutes though once we handed her a big mirror to look at, and she realized we had a snack for her. From then on, she did great. She held pretty still and smiled really big several times at Joannie which was such a relief. It looked so good when Joannie finished!

Then it was Lily's turn. I want to note also that Lily spent most of Mia's turn talking to a complete stranger who was sitting nearby; I couldn't believe it. She was a very nice woman probably about our age, and Lily just talked up a storm to her telling her about Disney World, Animal Kingdom and Mia. Anyway, Lily came and sat on the stool. Joannie put the bib on her, and Lily asked if I would stand right next to her and hold her hand which I was happy to do. She winced a little when Joannie squirted her hair with water, but she didn't complain or cry. Then she started talking to Joannie and having a good time. At one point, she started making funny faces in the mirror which made us laugh. I think Joannie cut about 6 inches from Lily's hair which was desperately needed! Overall, this was a good experience, and we have vowed not to wait this long for their next haircut! Here are a few pictures documenting the trip...

A recent picture of Mia. She really needs a trim!

Watching herself and Joannie in the mirror while enjoying a snack. She also was holding a Costco receipt from the car; she wouldn't let go of it for some reason. A little odd for a comfort piece, but hey, whatever works, right?!
Oh that baby is so cute!

Look how good this looks!

Even more precious!

Yea Mia...you did it!

Lily intensely watching Joannie in the mirror.

Making a funny face to the mirror.

We played "beauty shop" after both their cuts were finished, and Ryan was getting his hair trimmed up. Lily also liked pretending the dryers were our rocket ship outfits that took us to outer space; I can see where she got that idea! This picture also makes me realize we need to work on sitting a little more lady-like in the future!

A big thank you to Joannie for showing such amazing patience with the girls and doing such a wonderful job on their hair!