Monday, September 19, 2011

Hair CUTastrophe

At Adam's request, I gave all my guys a hair cut on Saturday night.  None of them really needed it too badly, but Adam thought it would be nice to have a fresh cut before the big trip this week.  But, alas, disaster struck in the Marchant home.  As I was just beginning Adam's cut, the guard fell off the clippers and I shaved a full-on bald spot in his head!  It was in a highly conspicuous place, too--direct center and about 2-3 inches back from his forehead.  I was dying!  Um, did I mention that we are having family portraits taken on the beach in Hawaii this weekend?!  Hair cut suspended, he spent some time in front of the mirror determining if he could do a comb-over to cover the spot.  Then I tried to see if an alternate hairstyle might be an effective method to use as cover-up this week.  It was a hopeless cause.  In the end, Adam just asked me to cut it really short, so I did.  It certainly looks better now that it's shorter, but it's still pretty bad.  Can I just say how really awful I feel about this?!  Notice how this happened two days ago, and I am just now writing about it?  It was traumatic for both of us.  The good news (if there is any good news in this situation) is that at 6'4", Adam is taller than most.  Looking up at him (as from my perspective), the bald spot is not too noticeable.  It's only when he sits down or bends over that it becomes obvious.  I have a feeling Adam may think twice before asking his Sweeny Todd-of-a-wife to cut his hair before a major event again.  Sorry, Ad.

4 comments:

lanita said...

Where are the pictures?!!!! So funny. Not so much for you guys I know, but I am dying over here. :)

Nichols Family said...

Sorry Adam and Meggin... but it sure makes for a funny read. Have a fantastic trip!!! Can't wait to hear all about it.

Meggin said...

Well, after shaving a bald spot in Adam's head, I didn't think it was an opportune time to say, "Hey, honey, how about a photo?" Believe me, though, it DID cross my mind. ;)

Andrea said...

LOVE IT. Thad and I have had a few of those. The worst was the time he insisted it was easier to cut around his ears with the razor clippers instead of with scissors...easier yes, better looking, NO.
Have fun in Hawaii!