The Haircut

Over the years, my six-year-old has hinted that she might like her routine hair trim to turn into a major chop. Giggling and nerves ensue until the last second, when panic sets in and she calls it off. So, I was very surprised a few nights ago when she didn't chicken out, after of years of chickening.

I know that it has often taken the introduction of an idea that I can mull over (sometimes for years) until it turns into my own idea and I can accept it without fear, to get me to take action. Don't get me wrong- there are plenty of things I should have thought much more about. But, how lovely when the results of deciding to go for it end up making us happy, and in the end if they don't, most of the time the worst-case-scenario is that we just end up where we were eventually (short hair will always grow back).