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i knew this time would come, but didn't expect it to be at the age of 2. i am not sure what we expected, giving a 2 year old a scissors. i guess i got wrapped up in the greatness of claire holding the scissors CORRECTLY and even opening and closing them to actually CUT, that it got the best of me. i know, jessica, you are impressed, right?? i mean, she's 2!! pretty good. anyway, we have a mantra of sorts at our house..."we only cut paper, not sophie's tail, not mya's toys, not the wrapper of the crayons. we only cut paper." (all things that she has attempted to trim). obviously, claire failed to receive the message as she. did. it. she cut her hair. i could have died. we have worked so hard on growing out her hair that she has never had a haircut. until tonight. luckily, the damage wasn't too bad. no, there won't be a flowergirl with a mohawk walking down the aisle at jessica and nate's wedding, but claire does have a few little bangs. what a kid. curiosity definitely got the best of her this time, but i don't think she actually GETS it. she is afterall, only 2. i should have recognized the sign from God when the hats I ordered for the girls appeared in the mail today. needless to say, Claire may be looking like this for awhile. still so adorable with or without the hair.

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Anonymous said…
Oh dear...That is pretty impressive...we are proud...Maybe we can dye her hair or something next..haha

Jessica
November 10, 2009 at 9:56 AM
Erin said…
she wouldn't be a girl if she didn't try to give herself bangs at least once! Plus, I have heard that bangs are in :)
November 10, 2009 at 10:27 AM
Anonymous said…
I think her bangs are cute - she actually did a good job. When Abby cut her hair it was on the side and she took a big honken chunk that I had to bring her in to get layers put in her hair.....everyone does it. The hats are adorable by the way.
November 10, 2009 at 11:21 PM
Kara said…
You all are so encouraging. Ha! I know it is normal and it could be so much worse, but still!! Glad you like the hat Nicole, they are my latest thing. I just need to learn how to knit my own and I will save a fortune! Hey...I was thinking--scrapbooking together this summer??? Are you still doing that? Do you have a cricut? I really want one, so I may be on the lookout during the after Thanksgiving sales. I should just call you...:)
November 10, 2009 at 11:40 PM
Erin said…
oh, if you get a cricut you just CAN'T move!!! I want one so badly but they are sooo expensive. I love the ones that can do the vinyl letters for the walls!

My sister (danielle) cut her own bangs last year (she was 13) - so I don't think they ever outgrow it!

I love those hats too. I have seen so many little girls in them up here in Maine. Gosh they are always adorable with the little bows and buttons!! Makes me want a little girl :)
November 11, 2009 at 2:27 AM
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