Style

Every once in a while the kids get stuck on some fashion or style interest that we either shut down immediately and completely or give in to after ridiculous amounts of begging and pestering.  About two months ago, Luke was interseted in the studded dog collars that you see on the Goth folks.  This one was shut down immediately and completely.  As was the gold patent leather high tops.  And also the mohawk request.  And then came the request for lines to be cut into his hair, circa 1990 hip hop style.  So Luke needed a real hair cut I was about to try the lines out when I decided to see if I could talk him into some other, less obnoxious style.  And thus the "hard part" interest was born.  It's basically making a side part more pronounced and combing over the top to the opposite side. Thank God he took the bait - this time, at least.  Now he's rockin' a cute and stylish cut:

And for her part, Adrienne is normally interested in less outlandish styles than Luke.   Now that I think about it, she has asked to dye her hair purple - again, that was shut down immediately and completely.  She is a girly girl and she likes her some sparkly jewels so I was willing to give into the earring proposition.  I described the process to her and she said she was brave enough to do it so we did it!  And yes, she chose the pair of earrings with the most bling!