Ben got his hair cut this week. He'd let it get really shaggy - so much so that it was curling at the ends - and it was adorable. I'd never say that to him - he's 7½, he's not supposed to be adorable. I'm always struck by how different he looks with long hair versus his usual short cut.
With it longer, he looks younger, softer.
With it cut short, I can see the planes in his face, the edges where his face is getting longer and less boyish. It's the start of the face he'll have as a teenager and then as a man. The march of time makes me a little sad; while I cannot wait to see what the next day will bring, with each day, month, week he is moving away from the baby I knew.
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so Ben is Sidney's age? How convenient. Sidney just got her hair cut too, so I know what your are talking about.
ILka
I've noticed this problem with William also. I'm so thankful he is growing and changing, but it is sad to see that little baby face disappear.
You take the best photos of Ben. Whose fingers are making rabbit ears?
ann... those are George's fingers. He's quite a willing participant in the silliness. Which is why I think they get along so well.
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