a little late night change
Sometimes it is only in retrospect that you recognize a moment that signifies a shift in your story.
But sometimes,
when you are right smack dab in the middle of the moment,
you know something noteworthy is happening.
It’s not necessarily a life changing moment,
so much as it is a moment that will define a time period.
You know,
like the summer my family moved to the dairy farm when I turned 11
or the time I wore hot pink glasses for an entire year.
That kind of moment.
Last night, Kevin and I stayed up veryveryvery late helping London create just such a moment.
We took our little girl –
this one.
And we took this product . . .
and we dramatically changed the way our nearly eight-year-old looks.
(Disclaimer: It was her idea. We made her wait for a while to see if she really wanted it. We watched videos online of how to create the look and discussed at length with London the potential hazards and repercussions of said hair decision.)
We didn’t finish the process until after one a.m.
So not only did London Eli get a new hairstyle, she was allowed to stay up later than she ever has in the history of her life.
And one day, many years from now, a more grown-up version of our currently little Scout will be telling her tale and she will say,
“Yeah, it was the summer I turned eight when my parents allowed me to get dreadlocks.”
19 Comments
Allie P
It looks perfect on her. =) And what a memorable exciting experience for her!!
You and Kevin just rock.
LaceyKeigley
I'm glad you think so. I think my mother would have been mortified. I haven't even mentioned it to my dad yet, actually.
seriousbethy
Well you know I love it!
LaceyKeigley
Thanks. Who knows who else you will inspire?
Hilary
I wanted to do this on e but the barber scared me out of it! An 8 year old can probably take care of it better than a 5 year old 🙂
LaceyKeigley
I don't know about that. But wait – isn't that supposed to be half of the beauty of dreads? Less maintenance?
Sydney
THIS IS AWESOME!!!!
Gretchen
Post more pictures!!!! Love it!!! It reminds me of this most adorable little boy we have seen at the library who has his hair in dreadlocks………..cutie pie!!! I have contemplated doing mine………especially in the summer time b/c of the time spent in water and just b/c it looks so much easier to take care of. Let me know how it all plays out!!!! 🙂
LaceyKeigley
Oh – you should!
I think they would look cool on you actually and since you live in Humidity Central it probably would be easier.
Do it.
nate heard
Awed by the fact that the Keigley parents undertook this little adventure 🙂 ! and jealous beyond all reason!
LaceyKeigley
Don't be jealous.
You too can have dreads whenever you want.
Poppy
I love that you let her do this! As a proud dreadlock wearer myself, I am very impressed with your technique!
LaceyKeigley
we will take that as a compliment. Kevin and I were stressing about her having giant bald spots and a crazy part or something.
beth wright
i LOVE it, london!!! <3
LaceyKeigley
Thank you very much.
hannaH
love! love! love! love! love! i want to come to your house right now and see them in person! (but i cant…)
LaceyKeigley
Maybe we'll get in our car and come to you.
Maggie
My mouth has dropped! This is… is… FANTASTIC!
LaceyKeigley
Thanks Maggie!