Haircut Triumph

So.

Not sure I have ever really put this out there on this blog.

But since Hudson was 2 weeks old, he was just a more difficult baby. It is hard because I tried not to compare him to Luke (who was a very content, eat well, sleep well, infant).
But I did.
He had severe reflux. Projectile spit up. And this death scream. Not to mention painful gas, crazy burps that always had spit up behind them, and just an intense personality. And then he grew into this toddler that was fiercely independent.

Now, before you read too much into what I am saying, let me tell you that I love him more than life itself. I love him just the way he is. Crazy, intense, smart, mean, sweet, cuddly, happy, thankful, thoughtful, caring and kind.  Seriously, love him just the way he is.

But he had some quirks that always were red flags in my mind that something was different about him. I would constantly ask my mom, my sister, Brandon's mom, friends, teachers, doctors, etc.... their thoughts about him. If something was wrong with him.  Everyone, doctors included, always said no.

When he was really little (12-18months) he would NEVER listen to me. Rarely follow simple one step directions. He would get obsessed about things.
Like garage doors: we would have to watch them go all the way up or all the way down before I could drive off or he would lose his mind.
Elevators.... I would work out in the mall and have to point the stroller in the direction of the elevator just so he could watch it go up and down. Or at the play place in the mall, he would stand there and stare at the gears and levers.
Clocks: Anytime he would see one he would just repeat over and over the word: clock
He would take off running on foot or his bike down the street. Every. Single. Time. the front door was opened.
He hated the sound of water going down the drain.
Public potties.... don't even get me started
I could go on... but I'm already making him sound like he has issues. And I know in my heart, he doesn't.

But most of all, he all of a sudden started hating hair cuts around 2. It was painful for all of us.
Brandon had to take matters into his own hands one day and just shave his head in our bathroom the whole while he was screaming, turning red, and freaking out.

But, slowly and surely, like everyone said... his quirks subsided or went away completely.
He went to the dentist July 2nd and didn't even need me to come back there with him. He laid on the table and followed directions and was nice. (I had my mom drive up to help me with this appointment, and we were both just in awe at how well they both did.)

He doesn't freak out about things anymore (garage doors, drains, elevators, etc.).

But haircuts... I hate them. I try to let him go as long as he can without getting one. Sometimes, Luke will just get a hair cut and Hudson will watch. Luke LOVES haircuts. He would go every week if I let him.

So they NEEDED cuts bad. Scott and Amy are getting married in less than a month, and they need to look good!
So I prepped him yesterday that it was going to happen. Just mentioned it once, he said no, and that was it.

Then today, we talked about it. He told me he was really nervous about it. Said the clippers really bothered him. And the hair made him itch.
So, I told him about how the cape keeps the hair off your body so you don't itch. And that I would tell her no clippers. But then he said, no scissors either because she would cut him. I told him he had to pick one: Scissors or clippers
He picked Scissors, but said, "if she cuts me, will you spank her hiney?"
Me: Absolutely I will spank her hiney.
::Laughter erupts::
"Mom, you won't really do that, will you?"

So, we keep talking about and in the driveway, I look back at him and ask him to promise me he won't cry. He promises, and then said, "can we stop talking about it now"?

And there you have it.
My big boy just crawled in the chair. Played on my phone. Reminded her a few times not to cut him or use clippers.

Whew. I think. I really think. We have turned a huge milestone.

Now if only he'd use something other than a urinal in public.
One mountain at a time.

I feel the need to add that Hudson is incredibly smart and has a memory that in not normal for a child his age. He knows all his letters (most all sounds), numbers, colors, how things work, recites books from memory, etc. The guy is smart. Just quirky.

And Luke, I feel like you need your own post now about all your strengths and I will expose your weaknesses too! (potty mouth to name just one)