Hair and Teeth

We did finally get Ethan's hair cut. My sister graciously agreed to cut it for free. I can't tell you how hard it was to throw away all that beautiful blonde hair piled up on the floor. It just seems like there should be some really good use for such a prized possession.

Before - Surfer Dude:

 

After - Welcome to basic training:

That is one good-looking kid, either way. Notice the arrow pointing to the emerging tooth. My friend, Liz's post, reminded me that I completely neglected to post this huge milestone in Ethan's life.

He lost his first tooth back in August right before school started. It was such a big deal. I was pleasantly surprised that Ethan pulled it himself. He's not always known for his bravery.

  

Can you see the excitement on Owen's face? I think he was more thrilled than Ethan was. He immediately started telling us his tooth was loose. He's so ready to reach that "big boy" marker in his life.

I wonder if big brothers ever realize how much they're adored? I keep hoping Ethan won't be a criminal because then I'd surely have two. Owen loves his big brother Ethan (when Ethan's not pestering the fool out of him). 

And me? Well, it always catches me off guard how emotional something like a little ol' tooth can make me. It's kind of the same way I felt on this day:

Hair and teeth.
Teeth and hair.
Both are sayin' your baby's not there...
anymore.

Comments

[Jennifer Stanford]

Liz, so far I haven't kept any teeth. My kids manage to lose them or swallow them somehow. I guess it's for the best. Like you said, what would I do with them? Riley sure does look like he's growing up fast, too. *big sigh*

[Liz]

Ethan has gorgeous hair! I always think they look so mature with their hair really short. Do you keep the teeth? I do. I'm not sure why I do that..don't know what I'll ever do with them :)