"Snippets" of Learning
I let my son cut his own hair tonight. Yes, you read that right.
I.let.my.seven.year.old.cut.his.own.hair.
He came to me and said, "where are the scissors, my bangs need cut." So I handed him the scissors, thinking that he wouldn't do it, but he did. I should have known not to doubt him. He never says anything that he doesn't mean and once he gets an idea, he is driven to complete it.
Being the perfectionist that he is, he actually did quite a good job too. That is probably the main reason why I stood aside and allowed him to continue cutting. He is a perfectionist little kid who takes great pride in his hair. Should I be worried that at 7 years old, he already knows what it takes to look good?
The other day, the 3 of us were out shopping and he was wearing khakis and a button up shirt. He turned to me and quite seriously asked, "Do I look professional?" I said, "Of course you do! Very handsome and professional."
During a normal school day at home, he may go all day wearing pajamas, but you can bet his hair looks good!
It took me a few shots to get him to allow me to take a picture, since I was "interrupting his night time reading."
Since I believe in child led exploration and learning, maybe I should let him cut my hair next time. What do you think?
Oh my word, as I was adding the pictures to this post, I looked up and saw him standing in the hallway half asleep, staring at me. Scared me half to death! I jumped up and asked him if something was wrong and you know what he said..."I need to go to the bathroom, but I wanted to look at you because you are so pretty." He is his father's son. What a sweetheart. Sigh. 
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11 comments: Responses to “ "Snippets" of Learning ”
By MarshaMarshaMarsha on October 30, 2009 12:24 AM
He is so very sweet. Definitely his father's son! You are doubly blessed!
By Tracy on October 30, 2009 2:20 AM
How sweet! Funny about letting him cut his own bangs...but he did a fine job!
By Brenna on October 30, 2009 5:46 AM
So good to know we are not the only ones who do "pajama school"! :)
By Ruthanne on October 30, 2009 7:15 AM
That's precious!
I'd be interested in hearing how it turns out ~ him cutting your hair. ;D
By Mrs. D on October 30, 2009 8:22 AM
Good job!
Is he free next Tuesday, at say, 4:15pm? I'd like a cut and style. Please have lemon water chilled. lol
By Nikowa@KHA on October 30, 2009 6:49 PM
Oh my gosh that is SO sweet!
By Katherine on October 31, 2009 10:59 PM
He did do a good job on his bangs! I'm seriously entertaining the thought of what an unschooling beauty school would be like! ;'))) hehehe!! Very unique I'm sure it would be!
By Beth@Pages of Our Life on November 7, 2009 9:49 PM
That is so sweet...the part about him saying you were pretty. :)
By Linda @ My Trendy Tykes on November 10, 2009 6:53 PM
How sweet is he???
I say let him cut your hair and be sure to post pics (giggle).
By Anita on November 15, 2009 1:00 AM
Awww, how sweet! He wanted to look at your because you're so pretty. That's priceless!
By Sanctified Together on November 20, 2009 9:08 AM
You 7 y/o is adorable and very sweet!
-c