Tim's First Tear-free Haircut

From the time we gave Tim his first haircut as a baby, and during every haircut since then, he has screamed bloody murder. He has needed a haircut for almost a month now, and I have been dreading it and putting it off. But it was too shaggy for me to stand any longer, (no pun intended) so on Friday, we went in for a haircut.A friend with 3 young children recommended Cookie Cutters as a wonderful discovery for her kids, who also used to be screamers. So, we went there. The cut was $13.95 (plus a tip), and because of the great experience we had, I think it was well worth it and will likely go again.

We went to their website and looked at the pictures and watched the video to "prep" Timmy for what was coming. I was still worried he would scream the whole time.

But, they let him choose his seat. There was a bicycle, an airplane, a pink girly car, and a red race car. You can see what he chose. He also picked a movie to watch; Curious George won. They also had video games for older kids. The cut took about 20 mins. because I made her touch up a few places. Twice. We also got a balloon, cookie cutter, and sucker for both boys after Tim was finished.

Another thing I loved about this place was that in the waiting area there was a slide, which they both liked, but while Timmy was getting his trim, Spencer was completely entertained.

Timmy was so proud of himself for not crying that it was the first thing he told Daddy when he walked in from work.

Here are the before, during and after shots:
Shaggy Timmy in the waiting area, playing a video gameSpencer trying out the kiddie chairs in the waiting area
In the fancy airplane seat, wearing a superman cape
Partway through the cut. You can see his George movie, and his troubled face in the mirror.
The "After" cut. No smile, but no screams or tears, either.
No hair over the collar, anymore, either. Hooray!