Mommy's New Trade

Having 4 boys means haircuts, at anywhere from $13 to $20 EACH every month, to 2 months. That ADDS UP FAST! For some time my SIL, Natalie, has been telling me to take the plunge and cut the boys hair myself, like she does with hers. Hmm...could I really subject my little men to what is most likely going to be a bad haircut, since I have no skills in that area, and possibly cause them emotional scars that will last a lifetime? OK, OK, that is a bit dramatic...it is just that I know that hair is our crowning glory and I didn't want to be the one responsible for putting them through that. I have been a mom to boys for over 16 years and have not given any of my children haircuts. I mean, I do the buzz cut for the boys, but that doesn't count. Our dog could do that for them...it is error proof, pretty much. So, this past week, as I looked at their overgrown manes, I knew it was now or never. I have started a new trade.

My 3 little guys were so open to my practicing my new trade on them...






Can you tell how excited Zack is?!?!? These are his before pics. I hope that goes without saying.

Here is Christian's before picture (I totally forgot to take a shot of Walker before..bummer):













Now, dum-da-da-dum....the after shots:

ZACK



CHRISTIAN



WALKER



Now, the pics don't do justice to the crooked sideburns, the chunk I took out of Christian's side of his hair when the size 4 safety fell off the clipper, and the jagged edges throughout all their hair. But, you know what? I am sure that whenever anyone starts a new trade, it doesn't come out perfect, or even good for that matter... I learned that I could save my family money. And, seeing how proud all my kids were of me, was so sweet. Karizma praised me and told me how proud 'Dad' was going to be of me for saving him so much money. Miguel said they boys looked so good and he was proud of me. And when each of my little guys looked in the mirror, their smiles were of genuine joy and they seemed to have been blinded by love, because they didn't see all the mistakes I made. They thanked me and were so happy. They were even paying each other compliments.
I did think about taking at least Christian to the barber to try and fix my super huge blooper on the side of his head, but Miguel assures me it will grow back. And, since we stay on the mountain most of the week, I am hoping that no one at church notices..although it is pretty impossible to miss. I guess it is going to be what Auntie Nat called: 'A Signature Look'.

I did spare our 16 year old son, Miguel, from my new trade experiment, but if anyone else wants 'A Signature Look', let me know!!