…is no more. Rick gave Jamie his first haircut yesterday. Actually, he gave all three boys haircuts, but it is Jamie’s hair that I am missing dearly. It was his baby hair. It was soft. It was fine. It was blonde. It was beautiful. And now it’s gone.
I knew, of course, that it was getting too long and it needed to be cut. The rational side of me was hence completely on board with Operation Haircut. But when Jamie was sitting in the high chair out there on the grass and I heard Rick turn on those clippers, a lump formed in my throat as I held Pete on my lap. By the time I could feel tears prickling the back of my eyes, it was too late. Rick had already cut the hair off the top. There was no going back.
Afterwards, Rick asked if I wanted to save any of the hair. At first, I shook my head. But almost immediately I knew I would regret it if I didn’t. So I saved several strands of Jamie’s golden hair in a zip lock bag, which I will add to his scrapbooking box.
I know that his hair will grow back. But that’s not the point. By the time, it does grow back to this length, he will no longer be 14 months old. He will no longer be this little ‘baby.’ And it probably won’t be as fine. Or as golden.
And if you could see him now – he looks completely different. All grown up. He even started walking the very same day.
I guess, deep down, that’s why I’m sad. I feel like my baby Jamie is gone.
Instead, I have a big boy now.
And I didn’t even see it coming.
(Linking up with FYBF at Gracie’s.)
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Yep…I know exactly how you feel…. I was exactly the same when Max had his hair cut the first time (and actually the same for the second and third time too)! I just hate cutting his gorgeous little curls off… and would put off the hair cut for as long as possible!! And afterwards he would look like a totally different little boy and it takes a few day for me to get use it… it’s always a shock! Why is it they seem to grow so old so quickly when they have had a hair cut! I just don’t like it at all!! I kept Max’s first hair cut curls and the second ones too! Sending you a big hug :)
That’s exactly how I feel, Lamina!!! I wish there was a way to keep their hair at the perfect length permanently so that we (ie. the mummies) didn’t have to go through this trauma every single time!
Ronnie xo
Gulp, the boys are all growing up. And you, mama, have done an excellent job of raising them :)
Thanks Ruth…
Ronnie xo
Aww. That face! The hair may be shorter, but those big eyes and chubby cheeks – surely those are a comfort, right? :)
Yeah, he’s a bit cherubic and all that. I can never seem to get enough of kissing those cheeks. :)
Ronnie xo
p.s. Loving your Equal Records column.
Thank you!! So glad you like it! :)
i know the feeling for my other three boys their hair was cut when they turn one but for my 2 year old i’m so debating on it plus he love his little curls.i can agree with you even though their hair will grow back is not the same. he look so handsome and look at those chubby cheeks god bless him.
I’m glad I’m not the only one! It’s definitely not the same….
To be honest, I think I’m still feeling a bit weepy about it.
Ronnie xo
I keep being caught off guard by how grown up Bay has is now!
I THINK I still have a baby, but she’s actually a little girl now.
This makes me happy and it makes me sad.
I know what you mean. For the better part of last year (and even the start of this year) I kept thinking of Jamie as my newborn. And all of a sudden – he’s talking and walking. Why? Why does babyhood have to disappear so quickly?
Ronnie xo
His baby hair… full of golden sunshine… the one he started growing while in your womb… makes me sentimental… they are a treasure!
Niru, now you’ve made me even more teary about it!
Ronnie xo
Oh, I so know what you’re going through! When we took the boys to get their first haircut, I took so many photos and made such a big fuss. I think the hairdresser thought I was being an OTT parent.
But hey, they’re my babies. And cutting hair for the first time is a HUGE deal!
Thanks for linking up with FYBF !
It is definitely a HUGE deal. I never thought it would be before having kids, but it totally is. I’m glad you took all those photos at the hairdressers.
Thanks for popping by to say hi, hope your weekend is going well!
Excited to be part of FYBF.
Ronnie xo
Oh I know that feeling well! Our littlest (14mo) is well overdue for his first hair cut but I just keep putting it off. I think not just because I know he will look like a little boy and not a baby, but also because his hair has changed colour and after a hair cut his gorgeous red tinge will be gone forever! You have a lovely blog here – so many gorgeous photo’s.
Thanks Katie, it’s lovely to have you here.
That first haircut is just heart-wrenching. To be honest, I think I’m still in mourning a bit. Treasure that baby hair – it’s so precious!
Ronnie xo
Oh Ronnie, I can so relate. Jamie’s hair is gorgeous. I miss my little ones golden curls.
They really do grow up ever so quickly. xx
Too quickly. :(
Ronnie xo
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