Luke's first haircut

Today I bit the bullet and took Luke to get his very first haircut. I had knots in my stomach the entire time we were driving to the salon. I kept thinking to myself, "this is going to be terrible." I played it all out in my mind: Luke was going to cry, I was going to have to hold him down, then we'd both be in tears and I'd vow to never do it again. But this haircut HAD to be done. Luke's hair kept getting in his eyes and I was over people asking me about my "little girl." So we did it. Luke got his first haircut, I took entirely too many pictures and guess what? It was a great experience. Not just good, but great.

Look at that sweet face. He did not like getting "spritzed" with the water bottle.

Tip to other mamas who plan to take their littles for a first haircut: Take your iPhone/iPad/other electronic device to distract your little one and keep his chin down while the hairdresser cuts. And take your mom, because only she will understand just how special this little moment really is. :)

I initially told our stylist I just wanted her to trim Luke's bangs so they weren't constantly in his eyes. She responded, "Okay, but you know that's going to give him a mullet. I'm okay with it if that's the look you're going for." Of course I didn't want my precious baby to even be associated with a mullet, so I cringed and told her to "cut it evenly all the way around."

I'm so glad I trusted Jessie's expertise. Luke got a great first haircut, kept most of his curls and looks even cuter than he did before! (I know, I didn't think it was possible either!)

Local friends: If you're looking for a great first haircut place, check out Eden Salon & Spa in Portsmouth. Your little one's first haircut is totally *free* and the staff is so kind, especially if you're a sappy mama like me. Thanks to Jessie (our stylist) for such a great experience!