since she lost her hair during chemo, 5 years ago, we've only had a few tiny trims to the length of ruby's hair. but recent weeks have found it falling into her cereal bowl, getting stuck in her collar, and even under her pencil as she writes and colors. i'm a long hair fan - mine hasn't been at my shoulders in over 20 years - but even in a ponytail, it was starting to get in ruby's way.
when i booked the appointment for thanksgiving week, i wasn't entirely sure of my plan, but 'short' was likely in the description. ruby sat like a champ as the hairdresser listened to what i was thinking; she barely even cracked a smile out of sheer intentional obedience. in the end, we ended up with bangs and an adorable bob, and ruby was able to donate just over 6 inches to an organization that makes (for free) wigs for kids without hair.
and i love it.
ruby's first day back to school after the break, her teachers tell me that she was like a celebrity, with everyone complimenting her on her new haircut.
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