Eve Gets A Bob
January 11, 2009 | Filed Under Uncategorized
Eve isn’t a stubborn girl but when she makes her mind up about a certain thing, that’s it. And this latest time… it was a bob. The girl wanted a bob.
“Right to here” she would say to me, cupping her hands around her chin when I asked her the length of her proposed haircut.
And she knew from the get go that she wanted it done at the Scott Miller salon and by Jason.
One smart girl, I say.
January 8th was the big day; she had been practically counting the hours! We were all very excited for her and her new hair cut. People would ask me how I felt about Eve having her hair cut off or if I was even going to allow it.
My answer was that I was a tiny bit sad but at the same time extremely happy. And of course I was going to “allow” her to cut her hair off; it is her hair after all.
You see, Daniel and I deal in character issues; if it’s a character issue ie. trustworthiness, being truthful, moral, responsible, kind, respectful, etc. then we are all over it. But, when it comes to things like haircuts, hair color, piercings, the car they drive…. it’s basically hands off. Because if we’ve taught them and instilled in them good character then (hopefully) the rest will follow. And seriously, does having bright red or pink or blue hair, or a nose ring really matter? The kid might get some funny looks and perhaps it might turn off a prospective employer but that’s not my problem. It’s the kid’s.
Anyways, that sound you hear is me stepping off of the soapbox.
Here is the hair; the beautiful long hair:
Eve was looking forward to not having that long hair hanging around anymore. I think it bothered her; her siblings pulled it and it was too much for her to care for on her own. And Eve enjoys her independence; having mama brush all the tangles out was such a bother.
And just like that… it was gone.
Eve and her hairdresser – Jason. Seriously, the man is a genius with scissors. He’s a good friend too.
This is Eve with Helen – one of her most favorite adults. Helen is Scott Miller’s wife. When I told Eve that Helen and Scott own the salon….
“Whoa….!” was her response.
I love how Eve loves people just because and not for the position they hold. She had no idea Helen was the owner of that huge gorgeous salon; she loves Helen because Helen loves her.
It was a fantastic day; a day Eve will probably always remember as one of her favorites.
I’m so thankful that my lovely memories with this salon – first being my place of employment, which was a time filled with great friends and a wonderful experience – is added onto with these new amazing memories with Eve.
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30 Responses to “Eve Gets A Bob”
She looks great! And how sweet that she was able to have it done in a place that holds such special significance to you.
I tell ya, next time I’m home for a visit I’m going to go to your salon. My last color in NY (at my usual place) was a disaster! So bad I had to go to another place the day after to have to fixed. It’s a whole horrible long story…
What a great haircut! I definitely think it makes her look older.
She looks FABULOUS!! What an adorable haircut on her!
Adorable! She even might look a little sassy….but I don’t know where she’d learn how to do sassy.
She looks great. How fun for you two to have this with each other…
Great haircut Eve! You look stunning. I agree with you Andrea…let her do what she wants with her hair. I will grow mine down my back just to cut it all off a couple years later. I know some women will not touch their hair because they are too afraid to cut it or try something different for a change…to each his (or her) own I say.
Beautiful! I’m sure it’ll be easier, but she is stylin’!
PRECIOUS!
Please tell Eve how pretty she looks for me!
I love it! Both of your haircuts look awesome…makes me want to visit NY!
And I totally agree with choosing your battles. My 16 yr old just recently had her belly button pierced and we took a little heat from the grandparents and such, but I’m like hey, it’s her body and as long as she’s not hurting it, it’s ok. She’ll get tired of it soon enough and kids need to know that they have freedom to express themselves.
It’s beautiful! She definitely rocks the bob. My oldest loves short hair and it fits her personality to a T. BTW, did she donate to Locks of Love?
So sweet, love the new hair cut!
She looks SO cute! She must have nice thick hair…it looks better than mine! LOL!
I love it!!
I’ve been thinking about doing this with Gwen’s because her hair is so THIN and doesn’t want to grow anyway. We’ll see what she wants when we go get it cut this coming weekend . . .
So cute and sophisticated!
the bob looks great on Eve! And, your bangs are lovely – did you get some layers cut into the bottom too?
great haircuts ladies
and Amanda’s pics are beautiful!
oh eve! so beautiful!
Megan
She looks gorgeous!
You look beautiful Eve! I love it!!!
she looks so grown up with that sweet haircut. I love it and kudos to you for not telling her no. I keep trying to get my 3 1/2 year old son to cut his but he doesn’t like the thought of someone hurting his hair.
I am a long time reader first time commenter. She looks so cute with the bob, my daughter had her hair like that when she was smaller also, so cute. I COMPLETELY agree with you on the parenting approach. Who wants to conform to what is the norm, a little bit of sass is a great thing.
Yay Eve!
She looks beautiful! I love it! Jillian got her first big haircut this past year and she loved it! It’s grown back out quite a bit now though and it’s only a matter of time before she starts asking again!
She just beautiful!! The bob looks great on her.
**hugs*
Oh my – she looks just gorgeous, Andrea, seriously beautiful. I love it!
SOOOOO CUTE!!!! I LOVE IT! Eve, you should be on a children’s clothing add with all that style!
oh, so sweet! she looks great!
it looks fab. She looks so grown up!
Absolutely gorgeous!
CA-YUTE! And totally agree with you on character & what really matters!