My 11 year old has grown his hair out a couple of times.  It was getting really long, so his mother and I were both suggesting it might be time for a "trim". We both got some push back. I think this had more to do with the 'crazy hair" day that will happen at school later this fall than a real desire, but if he really wanted to wear his hair long, that was ultimately OK.

So I was pretty surprised when I got a call yesterday that they were at our local barber, Manny in Key Largo.   Manny is really good but he can be a little aggressive unless you give clear instructions.

Since I always take Ryan, it was the first thing I asked when they called. Well it seems like Manny had VERY clear instructions...from Ryan.

Ryan and looked through the book and decided he wanted a SPIKE!!!  It was well underway when they called to share the moment.

Not sure it is what I would have suggested, but he is a happy boy.  It actually looks pretty cool. I am just glad it was his mother who took him.  I would probably never have heard the end of it if I was the one there and she was the one on the phone.