Yes, I’ve hidden the “good pair” of scissors. No, you may not use them to open whatever that is.

JoAnn — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 20:55:00 +0000

Claire got her first haircut when she was 25-months old. I did it in the kitchen with absolutely no training and a rather dull pair of scissors.

It worked, but I vowed from then on to either get a new pair of scissors or just let the professionals handle it.

When it was time for a trim, we found a professional salon that specialized in cutting little girls’ hair, and it was right next door to the photo studio we’d frequent…so it was perfect!

Until they closed.

Then, I found a new salon, farther from the photo place, but closer to our house, and they were okay…but I just wasn’t satisfied. Her bangs would be crooked or not quite right, but it was better than putting myself through the stress of having to cut hair with a dull pair of scissors. Right?

Well, Claire has decided that she wants to grow her hair long in the back, and last night, she asked if she could get her bangs trimmed.

Today I got a wild idea. I’d buy a “real” pair of hair cutting scissors and give it a try. How hard can it be? Well, I was amazed. Cutting her bangs was nerve-wracking at first, but I did it! The more I do it, the easier it will be.

When we were done, she requested her hair be put in a bun, and she topped off the look with one of her crowns.

My “real” pair of hair cutting scissors officially paid for themselves today.

And, yes, I’ve hidden them. If I don’t hide them, they won’t be the “good pair” for long, now will they?

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Yes, I’ve hidden the “good pair” of scissors. No, you may not use them to open whatever that is.