I took him out in the yard with the clippers my dad gave me, and set to. I cut off his longer hair (we're still finding chunks in the grass, to Genevieve's disgust), so the clippers did not hurt so much. The haircut lasted 15 minutes - Ben was almost disappointed it wasn't longer, but I was so pleased with the results and he was ultimately pleased to have extra screen time. Bribery is probably not a great parenting tool, but it gets great results. It's also how I'm getting ponytails on Phoebe these days.
Ben felt so fine and sharp after his shower to wash off the hair that he put on his favorite shirt for supper. Someone in the house dressed for dinner! How I love that boy.
What a handsome young man! You did a great job, the haircut is just right and looks so good on him.
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It really suits him- you did a great job!
ReplyDeleteLove his haircut!
ReplyDeleteIt's not bribery, it's a system of rewards. At least, that's what I tell myself. Every parent does it. I tell myself that too.
Ben, you look great! Your new haircut makes you look super-cool! Mom, you did a great job!
ReplyDeleteGreat haircut! Certainly as good (or better) as going to a GreatCuts.
ReplyDeleteAlso, instead of bribery, think of it as negotiation. Negotiation is a skill that everyone needs and this was an opportunity to practice. :^)
It looks great...good job Mom!! I love the little photo bomber :) She's so cute!
ReplyDeleteGood job Mom! He looks so handsome!
ReplyDeleteI am wishing I could have bribed some boys with screen time for haircuts but they were way before that. I often wonder how much money I have saved by cutting my husband's hair for 40 years plus our 3 boys.
Great job! He looks nice and cool.
ReplyDeleteThat's a fabulous cut!
ReplyDeleteI'm trying to figure out how to make my girl's pixie cut look a little more feminine. She doesn't want to spend more than two seconds on it, and it mustn't be in her face. Maybe there's some sort of thinning trick? Guess I just have to do more research...)
Wow! You did a great job! It looks excellent and will undoubtedly be cooler. And dare I say he looks older? I don't want to make you any more nostalgic for his childhood than you might already be.
ReplyDeleteI started cutting my husband's hair when he was off work and money was tight, and just kept doing it after he was re-employed. At first I used the clippers, then clippers plus scissors, and now I just use scissors. It helps that he is not a drama queen (king?) about it like I would be :)
I use lollipops and clippers--so far only brave enough to do a simple fade. I used to just buzz on #2s--got it done.
ReplyDeleteIncentives make the world go 'round. Seriously. I mean, how many people (even those who love their jobs) would get up and go in every morning without the incentive of pay. And so on. Of course, choosing incentives wisely is important--and I think you hit the nail on the head here.
ReplyDeleteHe looks so handsome. Great job. I also like to pull out the "big gun" aka Minecraft when I need results. Works like a charm!
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