Tuesday, December 8, 2009

like Dora



For weeks Gwen has been begging me to get her hair cut. She wanted it cut like Dora's. "up to here (pointing to her ears), to here (pointing to her neck), and to here (pointing to her forehead). Sounds great Gwen, but I don't exactly look to Dora the Explorer for fashion and beauty inspiration. Sure, a pink shirt showing a little belly, little orange shorts, yellow ruffly socks and a purple backpack all sound like worthy wardrobe choices (to a 3 year old). And Dora's monkey sidekick's choice of red boots is very fashion forward and stylish . But fashion icons? I think not. But that's what Gwen wanted. So yesterday we made an appointment and went to get her Dorafied. She marched in and told the girl what she wanted. "I want it like Dora's."  I told her a-line and stacked in the back. The girl then braided Gwen's hair, and whacked it off....it was long enough to donate. They cut off 10 inches just for the donation. When she was done, Gwen looked in the mirror, smiling. "I look like Dora!" She was so excited. "But mom, I need a backpack!" Uh huh, Gwen, sure thing. Right after we track down a blue and yellow monkey.




10 comments:

charise said...

Really, I love it so much! She is way cuter than Dora though!

Jana said...

That is so cute!!! I can't believe she had 10 inches to cut. Ellie is still working on growing her mullet out. I love little a lines on girls!!! Good move Dora! And I totally meant to call you yesterday about the cough. Although I'm sure she is all better since it has been so long. I use Delsym. It's my favorite. And ignore the ages. I totally use it with my kids. Jason seems to think it is just fine too. Call me again and I just might answer. :)

Kari said...

Wow you passed on the gorgeous hair gene to Gwen, obviously! I can't believe she had so much hair. How did you manage it before? I love her hair cut. So so cute!

Jenni said...

adorable!!

Mandy said...

She cracks me up! I love that she looks at Dora like the glorious leader that she is! I think Addi will want to look like Bolt or someone like that so just be happy that she has a girl to look up to!
Cant wait to see you

Shar said...

I think it's super cute!

amanda said...

awwwwwww....that's so cute. at least she didn't tell you she wanted her hair like pokemon or dj lance rock.

Liz said...

so cute.

Lizzy said...

Love her new hair! She is a doll!

Annie said...

Tell Morgan that I found the negatives from your foxy bridal pictures. And that hair is the sweetest thing I've ever seen.