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I'm a BALDY!!!

Our most recent "I can't believe this is happening"-moment . . .

We were scheduled to get family pictures last Saturday afternoon at 4 p.m. For all of you who know Rick, it won't surprise you at all to know he decided to give himself a haircut a little after 3 p.m.
So, as we were approaching time to leave for our appointment, we were in a rush with me trying to get everybody ready and out the door and Rick . . . in the shower--not ready to go.
I was in the kids bathroom finishing up the girls' hair when Ricky came in crying.
"What happened?" I ask. Then, I see my answer in the bald spot on the front of Ricky's hair. Because Daddy was cutting his hair to look handsome for pictures, Ricky thought he should too.

YIKES!

We were supposed to be getting in the car to go to our picture appointment and Ricky has a bald spot in the front. We did the best we could with the "comb over" to cover it up, but no luck.



The next day was the Primary Program at church where all the children present an uplifting message through songs and talks. Because we were so busy on Saturday, Ricky's hair was still weird for that too.
On Monday morning, I finally found a moment to "fix" his do. Now, when Ricky looks in the mirror, he is surprised to see that the kid staring back doesn't have much hair. He announces, "Wow, I'm a baldy!!"



I don't think he'll ever do this again (but I'm not crossing my fingers). He definitely realizes his mistake. Earlier today when Ricky was getting ready to play at a friend's house, I was reviewing some of our rules to make sure he had good behavior. He said, "And whatever you do, DO NOT cut your hair!!!!"

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David, Rauna and Family said…
When kelsey was about 4 she cut her own hair too, but the amazing thing was, she cut it on both sides! her big sister was busy when she was supposed to be watching her-luckily we were able to get it blended in...
It was fun to find your blog! Check out our family's at raunametcalf.blogspot.com
November 14, 2008 at 11:36 AM
Missy Young said…
Mom and I got a good laugh out of the haircut story! Do you remember when Savannah and Ashley cut off their bangs the day before their Christmas picture, and Savannah had just grown hair there for the first time in her formally bald life:) Someone's got to keep us on our toes.

Missy

P.S. Missy forgot to mention the picture I have of her after a bang cutting episode. Mom Merg
November 15, 2008 at 10:43 PM
Chalonn said…
It's a good thing he's a pretty stinkin cute kid, "baldy" or not! We miss Ricky!
November 17, 2008 at 9:30 AM
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