Wednesday, November 5, 2008

The LONG and the SHORT of it

What once was long...Is now short!
After months of Delanie begging me for the short and sassy haircut that matches her personality, I finally gave in. Yes, that was me crying in the salon as you drove by. I never thought I would have that reaction, but as soon as the stylist cut that first cut, tears welled up in my eyes. I felt like she was cutting away what was left of my last baby girl, it was as if she grew up before my very eyes. No making fun of me now. I am over it, and I think she is beautiful, all the firecracker four year old that she is.


15 comments:

Ware Family said...

Wow!! She does look a lot more grown up. I'd cry too, so don't feel bad.
PS, I'm so jealous you're going to Disneyland. I want to go too, just not with my kids!
Can I come with you???

Matt and Mandy said...

It's darling! I cried when McKinley cut her hair, AND again when Alona fixed it. It's only hair, but it's just so cute and sweet. I LOVE McKinley's hair short, now though, it's so much easier to deal with. Lanie's looks adorable!

Paula said...

She looks so grown up. Lanie-you're BEAUTIFUL!

DeVries Family said...

Awwww...what a beautiful girl!!!
It IS only hair. It makes her look MORE like her BEAUTIFUL mommy and big sis! What a sweetie!
I REALLY LIKE IT!!

SO DOES ALLIE!!!

DeVries Family said...

Hey...I just noticed that you put their new pictures in! They are SOOOOOO cute and handsome (for Gav and Gray)!!!! I like the black and gray scheme!

Marianne and Ben said...

Super cute!! She does look older but still you little girl. Cute!!!

Laurie Meredith said...

Cute sassy new cut. Beautiful, beautiful girl.

Rebecca said...

Short is the only way to go with hair like ours. I took me much longer to realize that.

United We Dance said...

I think she did grow up before everyone's eyes. She really is such a sassy little girl with so much personality!

Tina said...

So darling!! I would have gotten teary eyed too.

Sarah said...

It looks adorable! And is so perfect for her personality. Speaking as someone with the Schmalz hair, it is really is the best choice.

Amber said...

Beautiful! She looks so much like you.

And I totally understand. It seems I am crying about everything Emily does.

Rachel and Dan Schmalz said...

Aw, Stacy!!! That makes me sad...she is growing up so fast! There always has to be a first time...It will grow back in no time. She is such a cutie!!
When are you guys leaving Disneyland? I would definitely suggest going to Seattle. It really was lots of fun!

Suzie said...

You echoed my thoughts about all three of my girls and their hair as toddlers and pre-schoolers.
Emma is almost 7, wants an A line and I am trying to deal.
Not. very. well. I might add.

Delaney does look so, so beautiful.

Unknown said...

Gorgeous.