Small joys

Who would have thought a trip to get haircuts would end up being such fun?  Definitely not me, but the kids had no less than a great morning.  Franny got her car of choice (pink, of course), watched a short Dora video, picked out new green hair clips, and then, also got to pick out a balloon, sticker, and lollipop.  Wow!  While Cole waited his turn, he bounded between the playhouse, car, slide, and computer games, giggling the entire time.  Once he got in his car, I expected the usual meltdown, but he was quite pleased with his penguin cape and the hairdresser letting him play with the clipper and his newly cut hair.  He wasn't so pleased when she sprayed his hair with water, but recovered quickly watching an Elmo video and then,  picking out his own balloon and lollipop.  Franny picked out his sticker, although he did wear it most proudly.  The ride home was full of laughing and shouting as the two bombarded each other with their balloons.  At home, Cole got a kick out of letting go of his balloon over and over again, but he was having such a good time I couldn't help but indulge him.  The haircuts lasted a whole hour, bringing us home with just enough time for lunch followed by quiet time.  It was great fun for them, and one of the easiest mornings I've had in a long time.  Too bad we can't make it a weekly event!