How to Fix Cute Hair

I am not cut out to be a hairstylist (no pun intended). There are lots of interesting professions I'd like to explore, but that's not one of them. For starters, I can't cut a straight line on a piece of ruled paper. About four or five months ago, I got annoyed with my hair and tried to trim my bangs. They just recovered. I cut the back of Cate's hair once. Even the dog noticed that it was uneven.

Unfortunately, my lack of hair styling skill goes far beyond problems with scissors. Besides a basic ponytail, I've never been able to do any cute "up dos" or things like that. I can't make "french" braids or cute little buns or anything else. Having a daughter means I must learn to be more creative in this area. Cate likes to wear ponytails and barettes. And because I love her so, I'm learning. I've got a long way to go. Is there a school for this?

Fortunately, the girls at Cate's day care like to fix her hair. A couple of weeks ago, I stopped in to pick Cate up and they were just finishing this little number:


Of course, Cate was sitting as still as could be while her hair was being done. She never sits that still for me. And she loved it. She was so proud to show off her ponies to Daddy when we got home.

Honestly, even though my hair fixing skills leave a lot to be desired, I am glad that Cate finally has hair. It's been a little difficult when she has asked for ponies like her friends at school and I had no way to put them in because she was sporting a Roxette-style do for about six months. This Saturday, we're headed in for her third (I think) hair cut and I'm pretty sure we'll have an actual style with this one. She asked this morning if I would curl her hair.....don't get me started on my shortcomings with heated hairstyling tools.