A "Real" Haircut

I've been happy to try my hand at cutting O.K.'s hair, and more or less, it has worked out just fine on his baby fine hair.  However, just after his birthday I cut his much fuller, much less "baby" hair, and it didn't turn out so well.  I tried to "fix" it, but of course, we all know how that story ends.  Oscar had a funky crop of "stick up" hair in the back and his bangs were too short in the front.  So I retired the scissors, vowing that when his hair grew back, I'd take him to a professional.  (And I almost kept my promise, except for a modest trimming of a few hairs before our trip back to Oregon.)

The opportunity presented itself last weekend, when we walked past a new shop in our neighborhood, Talking Headz Hair Salon.  We decided to see if they were open to toddler cuts--and if they'd promise not to make him look like a little business man.  The price was right, and they understood my wish that our toddler stay toddler-looking, so we returned post-nap to get O.K. a new 'do.

 Oscar did well sitting in the chair, though he wasn't feeling the cape at first.

 But after the hairs starting sticking to the back of his neck he caved.

 Heather, the stylist, was really patient with Oscar and his two parents who were standing around taking pictures.

 I have been known for crying after even the best of haircuts, but Oscar was quite happy to have his hair out of his eyes. 

 Personally, I think he's looking pretty sharp post-cut, and thankfully, still very much like a two year old.

Where Did April Go?

The last month or so has been a whirlwind of report cards, parent conferences, a visit from a faraway friend, a baby shower, traveling to see family, celebrating the lives of grandparents, family traveling to see us, babies being born, and in between it all, the day-to-day stuff of a busy two year old and house and work and life.  We've been busy.  But I have all these pictures begging to be shared, so--not to be forgotten--here's April in a few photos.

Since report cards and parent conferences don't come with pics, here's Sharon!  She is a friend from "across the pond" that we met during our time in Guatemala.  She and her friend, Jody, came to Philly for a visit.  It was wonderful to get to spend some time together.

 Debbie, the mama-to-be (can't you tell?), at her baby shower!

Then a few days later, O.K. and I hopped on a westward-bound plane, leaving Johnny home alone for almost a week.

There were cute babies to be seen...

like Baby Sage and her dad,

and Baby Sage and her mama.

 

There was family to reminisce with (oh, Big Loader, we loved you),

"Darcy-girl" to play with,

and ice cream to be eaten.

 There was another sweet baby to admire (here with his pretty mama),

 flowers to photograph,

And then quick-as-anything we were back in Philly (well, after nearly 10 hours of night-time travel).  A few days after we got back, Aunt Jane, Susie, David, and Sarah came to see us.

They bought pickles at Reading Terminal Market,

visited the Philadelphia International Art street fair,

and came back out at night to see a French-inspired acrobatic musical event.

And then after a fun-filled time together, they were off.  

Just a couple of days later, something else exciting happened...

Baby Anju was born to Debbie and Dev.  Remember the baby shower at the top of this post?  This is the sweet new baby all that baby-showering was for.

But now I'm getting into a bit of May, so I'll stop here.  And I'm promising myself not to go so long between posts--I've been working on this for the last hour and a half.  Sheesh.