Shaggy Dog

My son was a shaggy dog, a little head amongst the mop of blond hair. So I suggested yesterday that we might have to go get a haircut. Ben was against this idea quite strongly. He wanted Mommy to cut it at home, but mommy isn't really good at the haircutting and is a little worried she might make it worse.

Me: Well Bugs I think we need to go to the haircutter.
Ben: Why? NO!
Me: So we can get the hair out of your eyes, it keeps falling down.
Ben: I'll brush it with a comb!
Me: Good idea, but it will still fall back down.
Ben: I'll hold it with my hand like this. *holding back his bangs on his head*
Me: But you can't hold your hand like that forever!!
Ben: Ummm OK. I know I have a good idea. I'll wear a HAT!!

Oh my, I think this kid needs to be a lawyer like daddy. He always has an answer.

We did end up going to the Haircuttery and getting a haircut this morning. There were a lot of bribes and treats involved. The hairdresser did it FAST! And left a few places that need a good trim, but I can handle that. At least you can see my kid's eyes again.

News of the other child in our family:
Baby girl sent mommy to the hospital on Wednesday morning with some contractions. I had been told at my appointment on Tuesday that I was 2 cm dilated and was started on steroid shots to strengthen her lungs in case she came early. I didn't feel great that evening and woke up with some pains. The office sent me to labor and delivery where I was monitored for about 5 hours. My contractions lessened to about 2 an hour and were not strong at all, I dilated to 3cm. The baby looked great, and I got some more steroids there. They kept me overnight for observation and had an ultrasound in the morning. Nothing new to tell as of now. No pains, and baby is moving around well. Just waiting on her to make her big arrival, it could be soon, it could be another week! (For those not keeping exact track, I am just 34 weeks pregnant, Ben was born at this gestational age as well)