does Samuel have to grow up so fast? He will be 18 months this week!! I have realized that in our situation we probably won't have very many children so I have tried my hardest to "find joy in the journey", as President Monson advised, but I haven't figured out how to slow down the clock! There are days (mmm like everyday) I wish for residency to be done, but then I realize that just means Samuel will continue to grow up and I tell myself to stop wishing our lives away.
So why am I on this little soap box? Samuel got his first hair cut yesterday. This was a BIG deal for me. He was practically bald the first 9 months of his life and then when it finally came in, he had perfect blond baby curls in the back. Over the last couple of months the curls have relaxed and he kinda has looked like an old man :) I was holding out though, I knew after this haircut his hair would never be the same soft baby hair. I felt like this was the last thing I had left from him being a baby. However a few harmless remarks from people about his hair and seeing that no matter how much gel I put in those curls just weren't coming back, I decided we could cut it. He was a trooper, only cried a little and within a matter of minutes his hair was cut. I cried a bit on the drive home as I held pieces of his hair in my hands, Pete smiled and said it would be okay. I know it will. I guess it's not so much the hair cut, but what is represents, he's growing up and that realization breaks my heart. Now instead of a baby, I have a darling little boy.
In the second picture he looks SO serious, which was exactly the opposite of how he was acting when I was taking pictures. He says cheese and has the goofiest smile, but when the red eye light comes on, the smile vanishes and he it's like he becomes hypnotized. Funny boy.
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Sooo cute! He is a little man,:( i know exactly how you feel. It is sad, but every new stage is so fun, and their little personalities come out, he is adorable. i have been going through pix to make a book, and so many tears, and seems like yesterday, they were born. i don't know where the time goes! It Is Ok!! love ya
Julie is like that with the camera too. I have to turn the flash off to get a smiling picture of her, and even then it doesn't work every time, because even though the flash doesn't go off, the little red light still does.
I can relate! I cried when we cut Noah's hair the first time too. BUT - Samuel does look so super stinkin cute! And grown-up! (I know, not really what you wanted to hear). And the serious face with the red flashing light? That is hilarious!
I can't believe he's that old - I still picture him as a baby, if that makes you feel any better. And I remember very well when you first moved to Cleveland - before you were even pregnant! It's crazy how time goes by so fast.
With residency (so far anyways) it seems that the days are SO long but the months go by fast. We're half-way done with intern year!!! Not much considering how long residency is, but I really feel like we just moved here!
And now I will end this novel of a comment : )
P.S. So funny, I had totally forgotten that I told you about Ritter Bars at the favorite things party! Glad you like'em : )
He look so handsome! I did the same thing with Braden, and when I look back at pictures I see how ridiculous it was that I was holding on to this "curl," but I do think when I cut his hair it released more energy into him! Opposite of Sampson I guess? I hear you on the growing up WAY to fast. I have to tell myself on LOTS of days as Trace Adkins put it "You're Gonna Miss This!"
I know exactly how you feel. Kade's hair used to be so soft and fluffy and it grew straight up. When it started to lay down and get thicker I was so sad. Luckily Jaxson's hair is growing in the same way. It looks crazy but I love it.
he is so beautiful! i think it is sweet that you cried. the haircut looks great by the way.
I love the serious face! He looks so handsome.
If I'm being honest... I really didn't realize I put 'Violin'. Hum. Embarrassing eh? Hopefully people will just think I was trying to be funny, what do you think? Anyway it's so much fun to look at pictures of your incredible family. Samuel is getting so big. Its too bad we don't all get to see each other more often but it sure looks like you guys are doing great so thats all that matters! HAPPY HOLIDAYS!
He is SO dang handsome! I hear you! Quincy was the same... little curls I hate to cut! But- I have learned that EACH stage is SO fun for different reasons!
Thanks for making me cry!
And yes, everyday I get so sad at how darn FAST time goes. First grade is so hard, they are gone all day...so enjoy every last second...
Motherhood is the best...
Lori, I totally understand about the first haircut. I felt the same way. Clark just got his 4th hair cut at a salon and luckily its getting easier and easier. He actually has started looking forward to it (we take him to Chic filet(?) where there is a play area). Anyway, found a great quote and wanted to share it with you. As I see Clark continue to discover new things I believe in this quote even more. "There are no seven wonders of the world in the eyes of a child. There are seven million." -Walt Steightiff- Anyway, Seeing pictures of Sam made me think of it. Love ya!
Hey, just wanted to wish you guys a MERRY CHRISTMAS!!
Love,
Justin and Jess Cranney
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