I don't know if he's been sneaking late-night viewings of The Godfather Trilogy.
Or if he's channeling Pat Riley.
Or maybe he just really digs Aurthur "The Fonz" Fonzarelli.
But Zach has been begging to wear his hair like this for the past month:
And after some humming and hawing, some forgetting and "not enough time today!"-ing, some "are you sure"-ing and straight up ignoring. I finally said to myself, "Who am I to stifle his unique spirit? It's what he wants. Who really cares?" There are definitely bigger battles to fight than this one. Not that I had been "fighting" per se, travelling the more passive-resistance route is more like it. So today, I piled on the gel, pulled out the comb, and got to work. Zach was finally able to wear his slick D.A. (circa 1950's) hairstyle to school. If his clothing were different, I would have sworn I was sending him out into the world of those greasy Outsiders. But the kid was beaming. And so was I.
Or if he's channeling Pat Riley.
Or maybe he just really digs Aurthur "The Fonz" Fonzarelli.
But Zach has been begging to wear his hair like this for the past month:And after some humming and hawing, some forgetting and "not enough time today!"-ing, some "are you sure"-ing and straight up ignoring. I finally said to myself, "Who am I to stifle his unique spirit? It's what he wants. Who really cares?" There are definitely bigger battles to fight than this one. Not that I had been "fighting" per se, travelling the more passive-resistance route is more like it. So today, I piled on the gel, pulled out the comb, and got to work. Zach was finally able to wear his slick D.A. (circa 1950's) hairstyle to school. If his clothing were different, I would have sworn I was sending him out into the world of those greasy Outsiders. But the kid was beaming. And so was I.
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And you thought not having girls would exempt you from the hairstyle battles...
He looks too cute. Sometimes it is harding letting things go as a parent. We have to pick our battles and some are not worth fighting. You did good.
Oh my gosh he is such a character! So funny! I loved your post about the dentist visit. Although, I'm not looking to the day when I have to bring Aubin in. I'm positive I'll be just as teary as you were! Dang mom feelings!
oh, that's funny! he looks pretty happy about his new look!
I love it, and the look on his face!
Zach is like the poster child. I think that is so hilarious!! My little brother use to wear his hair like that... I love the look on his face... he is so satisfied. You should have given him a leather jacket to wear!
What a great post!
"When you're a Jet, you're a Jet all the way..."
That's my little man!
Oh he's cute! Don't worry Landon's been going through a "hair phase" too. He wants his hair like Han Solo now. SO he's eating his fruits and veggies so he "can get all the vitamins to go to my hair so it will grow faster."
One good thing about Han Solo hair, I guess.
These phazes pass quickly, right?!
I think it looks super stylin'!
ooo i can't wait to hear how it went at school ... was he the coolest?
I love it!! Such a little renegade. Maybe you need to invest in some "Dippity-Do". (Did you ever use that??)
Emily Shaw was telling me about this cute picture the other day. I haven't blogged or read blogs in a while so I finally had to get caught up and check it out. So cute!!! He's really growing up from that sweet little 5 year old boy I had in primary...its fun to see.
I am glad things are going well and that you have found some great friends there!
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