Milestone Monday: Liam's First Major Haircut
Lately the McDermott kids have been hitting some major milestones, and I wanted to start sharing them with all of you! So, I thought that I could start off a new series called ‘Milestone Monday’ right here on ediTORIal, where I’ll share my babes’ biggest breakthroughs and achievements. For our very first ‘Milestone Monday’ I wanted to share a monumental moment that happened a few weeks ago – my first baby Liam’s first major haircut!
Liam is almost 6 and is becoming quite an individual. I completely support his choices in clothes, hobbies, and now in hairstyle. I love Liam with long hair. He has the color and texture that most people pay tons of money to their hairdresser to achieve, and he's always worn his hair long. I always said to my inner mommy self that although I loved his hair long, if and when he wanted to cut it I would support him.
Well, recently that day came. He marched into my bedroom early one morning and said, "Mom, I want to cut all my hair off. I hate it long. It bugs me when I wake up and I want short hair like Jack". He's referring to his 14 year old big bro whom he idolizes. Before I could answer him he finished with, "Mom, it's just hair, it will grow back!". He was surprised to hear me utter the words, "Ok. If that's what you want to do then I support your decision. Let’s do it". He air pumped and ran to the bathroom screaming to Dean, "She said yes!". Did I love his long hair? Beyond. Would I ever stop him from making a big boy decision like that and becoming his own individual? Never.
So, I booked a haircut for Liam at a salon down the street from where we live. When we arrived I was a nervous wreck! I knew he would look adorable. He's Liam, how could he not? But it meant another stage of my baby's childhood was ending and a big boy phase beginning. He was starting to make his own choices. I was insanely proud and scared all at the same time. Change is hard, especially for mommys watching their babies grow up.
And of course I took pics to document the whole process. So here is the before and after of my baby’s first haircut:
Here are some before pics…
Look at those gorgeous locks!
My sweet boy and his beautiful long hair
One final shot of Liam’s flowing blonde locks
And the haircut begins!
On the way to shorter hair…
Bye bye baby hair!
The faux hawk is almost complete!
Looking like a big boy
Here’s the final product! Liam wanted his faux hawk to be finished off with a little temporary green hair gel!
Liam knew he wanted a faux hawk and the end result is super cute! It's been weeks since the cut and I still do a small double take when I see him. At the park in a group of kids playing I used to be able to track him down by looking for long blonde waves. Now, I have to try to find him amongst a sea of kids his age with short hairdos. But, there's no mistaking those big baby blues and my baby who runs and hugs me and still allows me to call him monkey.
And what happened to all those gorgeous blonde locks? Well, he's my first baby and I keep everything... So they are in a ziplock bag in my nightstand drawer marked "Liam's 1st Major Haircut 2013". He might look like a big man now with his new do but he will always be my baby!
What big decisions have your little ones made lately? And what do you think of Liam’s new ‘do?!
Love,
T
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The hardest decision was when my 9 year old son asked me to stop calling him "bug" (short for love bug). Kind of like "Monkey", Bug has been his special name since I adopted him at 2. Now at 9 he explained it's embarrassing and his name is "Andrew", not Bug. I still slip and he never forgets to remind me....this has been the hardest request of all ...sad mommy!!! -
Hey Tori,
Our big change this year, is when our twin sons would wake up they would run into our room and watch t.v for about a half hour then I would get up with them. This past year my nine year old sons, wake up and read for a half hour then go downstairs by themselves. I know they are nine so its so to be expected, but hey they just turned nine and they are our only. I hold onto every moment with them. Change is so hard and letting them grow and go.... -
Love his new 'do! My son had been growing his hair for quite a long time... and then decided he was done with that look and got it cut. He went to the barber with his Dad and come home looking more like a teenager than a little kid. I was stunned and cried, but quickly recognized the beautiful young man he's becoming. -
Love both looks! I always say what he says:" It's just hair! It will grow back!" Hair is an important expression of a person's individuality. Good for you for allowing your kids that freedom! I'm wondering if Liam is different with his new 'do? I know I can be a lot more confident & sassy with the right haircut! BTW love the way he is styled in the sunglasses photo!!! Male model in da house! lol -
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He looks great! My son also wanted all his curly hair cut short. It was so difficult seeing his hair short and spiky but he loves it and I must admit it looks great. I think Liam looks super! Good job to the hair stylist. -
My mom is gone over two years now and one of my favorite things I have in my keepsakes of hers is an envelope with some of my hair from a haircut when I was 5 - it makes me feel so loved that she would keep something like that of me and it shows me how much she loved me! There is no doubt that your your children are loved and treasured; they are very lucky to have such a good mom (and dad too!)
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There are too many thoughts coming at once! I hadn't realized that Liam's hair was so thick and beautiful. I LOVEthe new look. I'm amazed at how much character is in Liam's face! Even in the before photos, Liam looked like a guy with a purpose, but with the haircut, shades, and "threads," we can definitely say, "Liam is IN the building!" By the way, thanks fir giving us a glimpse of the stylist. Cute!
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It's totally a mom thing! :) I love my almost 4-year old boy having long hair too! And Liam looked so adorable with his! But I also love this new do on him, gives me strength to one day cut my boys hair too. So thanks you for sharing this. :)
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So glad to read about you and other moms acting silly about a haircut! Like you said: it's a Mom thing. My youngest boy, my little cherry on the pie, with long, almost luminous white hair. We cannot get past Italian and Spanish tourists in my home town (which off-topic is quite picturesque and historical, hence the busloads of tourists) without them taking pictures of him, or nearly fainting at the sight of such an angelic appearance. He loathes it, I secretly love it. A few months ago he announced that he wants his hair cut! Stab a knife through my heart! I managed to postpone the decision, but your post gave me the courage to do it (I feel ashamed I make such a fuss about such a futile thing). And you're so true: it's about supporting him, making his own decisions. I should be glad to have a boy with such fashion awareness! My eldest really couldn't care less if his hair hangs halfway down his back, or got shaven of, so I should focus on his hair. By the way ... he has the same hair ... -
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Awww, Liam looks great. My son is 9 and he recently cut his hair (he's been growing it since he was 5), I know it was harder on me than him. You aren't weird at all saving his hair. I have first hair cuttings from both my kids :-).
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this is one of the reasons i love and admired you so much! too often will parents not allow their children to be who they truly are... but you and dean aren't that kind of parent. you both allow and encourage your kids to be themselves. you two are both amazing and kind people, and such wonderful influences for both your children and people around the world (like me!). thank you for that. <3 -
This is amazing! He looks so grown-up! I know it must have been hard for you to see him cut his hair, but a big thumbs up for letting him make this decision! What a good mom:) -
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wow! he looks super cute! My babyboy is becoming one year in a few days and it makes me so emotional. You remind me of me and i love you for that! The amazing way you love your kids is a true inspiration!
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WOW he looks so grown up now. That would break my heart to know my baby was gone but life goes on and they grow up. Just think of all the great times you had and all the ones to come. -
What a great haircut! Just adorable. Is it strange that I think he looks even more like Stella now? Too cute. -
He looks so awesome, and you are such a good mom. I flipped that nasty magazine over in the market last week, so people couldn't see the cover lies they wrote about you and your family. Trash. Sorry your children had to see that, but you handled it so well.
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