The following photos were all taken today. Apparently Sam can concentrate better when he sticks his tongue out to his chin...Either that or he likes the way the air feels on his tongue.
Sammy had his second haircut today. I took Matt's advice and brought him to Empire Beauty School. I just want to preface what comes next with-it was ALL Matt's idea to bring him there. :)
The girl who cut his hair was so afraid of Sammy that she begged the teacher to cut his hair. In all fairness, he was a squirmy little booger and wouldn't calm down the way he had for his first haircut. I can honestly say that this is the worst haircut I've ever seen though. There are long pieces by his ears and collar that they didn't cut. I'd love to cut it myself but that would defeat the purpose of all of those embarrassing pictures I plan to take of his haircut to show him the results of his squirmy-ness in the future. I'm thinking yearbook graduation ad, sitting down with future girlfriends to show them pictures, baby photos for his wedding, etc. And yes, I would most definitely do this to him (and to Adri). :) I just want them to know how much I love them and that I took the time to document all of their milestones and special moments. Yeah, that's why I do it. :)
I digress...So, his haircut ended up being free because it was his first time there (and his last). I tipped the student who didn't actually cut his hair and we were out of there. I now swear to only bring both of the kids to Sharon over at Snip It's. Seriously, Snip It's is the only place that I've found where I get a consistently great haircut and they can deal with the kid's crazy unpredictable behavior. They aren't scared of them and have no problem holding them down (which we actually had to do with Adri her first few haircuts) to get the job done. I've only gone to Sharon (because we love her and she tamed the wild beast out of Adri when she gets a haircut), and will only be going to Sharon in the future for the kids haircuts. (Sam's first haircut was with my cousin and she did the most WONDERFUL job. So I would definitely go back to her again for Sammy's haircut. It's just easier to get both kids in at the same time and get it over with though.)
Adri spent the entire time throughout the haircut telling the stylist and the teacher exactly what Sam likes and dislikes and why they were making him mad. She is quite the Mama Hen when it comes to Sammy and I often have to remind her that I'm the Mama, not her.
What's that you say? I should do some modeling? I've had the same thoughts...
Whew! Look at my adorable little man reflection in the mirror. I am GOOD looking!
Mom! Look what I can do!
I'm going to climb to the top! (Then you'll just barely catch me as I fall down...almost breaking your camera in the process. Great catch though Mom!)
Trouble's leader...Doing something that Sammy probably won't copy for a change...
And, Sammy found a sewer. He proceeded to throw sticks in it for the better part of a half hour.
I was going to follow Adri...But there's something over here that looks more interesting. She'll never notice I'm not right behind her.
A picture just because I love that adorable little smile that lights up his entire face.
Adri pauses for one second for a picture. That's all the time she had to give before heading off to help Sam find trouble.
Oh my gosh! This is amazing!
Shhh! This is the quiet forest Mommy! You have to be quiet so you can see animals!
If Adri got any cheesier...
Adri and her best friend...
Ooooh! Fireworks! And a 3 year old!!! What could possibly go wrong here?
A 3 year old, in monster pajamas, sans shoes and socks, with fireworks against the tree...potential problems? I think not.
My favorite thing said today had to be when Sam decided to walk away from us to say hi to anyone that was near and Adri became upset and worried because he wasn't walking near us. "Mommy, I need Sammy! Please don't let him go! He's my best friend!"
These are the exact moments I live for and those that reward all of our hard parenting; knowing that we are creating a bond between the two of them that will hopefully never be broken.
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