12.28.2008

Hair Today....

It's going to be gone tomorrow. Yep, tomorrow's the Big Day.

Flynn isn't the slightest bit nervous, but I AM! Part of me is sad about saying good bye to my own long hair. It's been such a part of me for so long. Of my 35 years, my hair has been long for about 30 of those years.
And there's some finality knowing that I will most likely not grow it out again (I've never liked long hair on 'older' women). Plus, the grey is starting to take up residency. Gray hairs replace the dark brown CURLY hairs. And, I certainly wouldn't have long hair if it wasn't pretty healthy & yah, curly.
The biggest part of me that's sentimental about this, is to see my gorgeous girl's gorgeous hair go bye-bye. Her hair is so pretty, it's so healthy. And altho it's mostly a pain (takes about 45 minutes to comb out), I've loved fixing it & seeing it in curls & down.
But she is making her own decision. And 6 mos ago, when she mentioned having short hair, I explained hair donations to her & she was right on board. She understands that her hair will be made into a wig for someone who has lost theirs. And she & I both think it's pretty neat.

Now, back to my pursuit of a cute curly cut.

to be continued....

5 comments:

Unknown said...

Can't wait to see photos!

Anonymous said...

That is so like my Flynn to be adventurous and willing to let her beautiful locks give hair to someone who doesn't have any. And her hair grows so fast it will be super long again by this time next year.

Nana

Anonymous said...

Flynn, I can't wait to see your thick, dark, short hair bouncing around your big brown eyes and cute face ... but also I'm a bit sad too because your long hair was really eye catchingly beautiful - both up and down!

Grammy ;-)

Kim said...

I'm thinking about getting mine hacked off as well...it's going to take me some time to truly decide, though.

Good luck--I know it's a big change, and you'll have 2 persons' worth of change.

Ken and Amanda said...

I'm sure you are freaking out, but just think....she and Madelyn will now have shorter hair together!