I think a little harmless rebellion is a good thing in kids. Hair is a great area for kids to try out their rebellious spirit—who cares what color it is or how long/short? It all grows out eventually. So when Pete announced sometime during the winter that he was growing his hair long, I had no problem. He did agree to one very small trim in front a couple of months ago, but otherwise it hasn't been touched. Until today! He decided over the weekend that it was falling in his face too much and getting annoying and hot. Behold:
Before...
...and after:
I had forgotten that he had ears.
Pete looks very handsome and grown up.
Posted by: Lisa | June 23, 2008 at 12:00 PM
Ha! Andy just said that he looks younger.
Posted by: Karen | June 23, 2008 at 12:05 PM
Oh no, he looks more mature! Dashing, even! Call me old-fashioned, but I prefer short hair.
Posted by: Elena | June 23, 2008 at 12:41 PM
I forgot that my guys had ears, too, until they turned 20 and started listening to me again :-)
Posted by: the nag | June 23, 2008 at 03:08 PM
He has beautiful eyes! My oldest son has promised that he will get his hair cut before football starts - mainly because his helmet doesn't fit when his hair is long - football practice starts in a month - woohoo!
Posted by: Kathy | June 23, 2008 at 06:17 PM
You really do have beautiful children, Karen!
Why do the boys always get the good eyelashes? Pete definitely favors you and your girls look more like their father.
Posted by: Risotttogirl | June 23, 2008 at 07:30 PM
Maybe it's my generational thing but I dig the long hair.
Posted by: Jeff | June 26, 2008 at 07:58 PM
Wow. He looks like a different person in the two photos.
While the short hair is nice, I'm with Jeff...the long hair is/was groovy.
Posted by: dee | June 28, 2008 at 07:48 PM
Oh, I don't mind long hair (indeed, I prefer it on some people), but it was really getting in his way!
Posted by: Karen | June 28, 2008 at 08:34 PM