He's So Handsome!

Cooper's hair is bright red - inherited I am sure from many of his relatives on both sides of the family.

He has worn it longer for most of his life, with a style that resembles somewhat of a 'bowl cut.'

Lately, however, it has grown very long, getting into his eyes and bouncing in loose curls around his head, especially in the back which has become unruly.  When he wakes up in the morning, his hair is all over the place, really.  In the past few weeks his bangs have been growing into his line of vision.

It was agreed, finally, that when Auntie took Tessa for a trim and Owen for a haircut, that instead of Cooper just riding along, an appointment would be made for him too. Pinterest comes in handy for ideas for styles for 4 year old boys who are growing up into little guys going to pre-school.

After quilting yesterday, I drove to the hair stylist's house and found all three kids plus Hilary and the stylist and her son in the salon which is located in her home.  Owen was in the chair, Tessa was being Tessa, and Cooper was sitting quietly, taking it all in.  Suckers were provided as a reward, a calming agent, and a source of bribery.  IPads and phones offered distractions while the little ones were in the chair.






 

After Owen was spruced up, it was Cooper's turm.

 Even though he was a little hesitant and his lip quivered slightly, he was a champ all the way through the process.  The stylist explained everything to him as she worked through his hair.  Auntie and I talked to him, praised him, ooh-ed and aah-ed over his new look, proclaiming him very handsome.

 






 

 


When it was all over, our little four year old toddler was transformed into a very handsome young pre-schooler.  He looked so grown-up, the perfect Big Brother for Lynnlee.