Friday, July 25, 2008

Jessica's Haircut!!

We never thought the day would come that Jessica was serious when she said, "Cut my hair!" She has said it many times before, but usually she didn't mean it.... Like when I'm combing her hair in the morning and she's screaming "I WANT TO CUT MY HAIR!" because of the knots in it. For the past 6-7 years, Jessica's long hair has been part of her identity. She's always enjoyed being the "long-haired girl" and having the longest hair in her class at school or out of all her friends.

So, when she came to me last Friday morning and told me that she really did want to cut it, this time for real, I told her to take the next 24 hours thinking about it first. If she still wanted it cut on Saturday, I would do it for her. Well, she didn't change her mind, and on Saturday afternoon she said to cut it just below her shoulders. I gasped!! I knew that would be a lot! But I did it, hoping she would like it, and knowing Joshua wouldn't. He has always loved Jessica's long hair.

After we did the deed, I measured the length of the remains. We had cut 8 1/2 inches!! A lifetime of hair was cut from Jessica's head. I thought she would be sad, but she loves it! She really looks cute, and I can tell that her hair looks a lot healthier.




1 comment:

Megan said...

Jessica, you totally rock! You look like a movie star! Seriously! I totally want your fabulous locks! It does look so healthy and beautiful and I'm glad you like it (that's the most important part:) I was screaming when I saw you at church for the first time - screaming in a good way - from the shock and how beautiful you look! I love ya and we all know how much my Katie looks up to you - I showed her the pics and her jaw dropped at how much was chopped! She loves it too though! You are such a brave girl! Now, are mom and dad OK with it?