Hairdo(s) of the Week
posted Wednesday July 23rd, 2008
Nothing like the confirmation that your 7-year-old does most things better than you.
Nine times out of 10, when I tell Sophie it’s time to do her hair, she hollers (lately she’s been looking down, stamping her foot and making a snorting noise — all too similar to a horse, I know) and refuses.
The other afternoon, out of the blue, Annabelle said, “Sophie, it’s time to do your hair.”
And while I’d never seen Annabelle attempt more than a low ponytail on herself (maybe a side pony once or twice — sacrilege in my world, particularly after Napoleon Dynamite, side ponytails are just WRONG) she later emerged with two ponytails of her own, and a sister done up with the same, plus sideswept bangs pinned with Elmo and Zoe clips.
I was blown away.
They were both so proud. I’ve tried it on a couple hectic mornings since, and amazingly, it’s worked — Annabelle’s done her own hair, and then Sophie’s. And Sophie’s let her.
I feel only slightly guilty, and a little jealous that a 7 year old is able to command a. compliance and b. pretty good rubber band action.
dude, they look awesome. can annabelle come over and do my hair one morning?? I’m serious!