We may all move on to the next important decision.
After fussing and considering and deep contemplation - we have reached a decision regarding Ariel's bangs.
You know the bangs - I wrote about them before, many of you encouraged me and offered wonderful, sound advice.
Then yesterday, while riding in the car, Ariel said "Mom, I want my bangs cut." And after asking her "are you sure?" for the next six hours, I called my stylist and said it was time, we give up.
She got us in this morning and it was the best decision ever.
Before. You must believe me when I say that she is in there somewhere.
During:
After. Oh, the loveliness of it all. 
Welcome back, Ariel. As soon as we got into the car after the big cut, Ariel exclaimed "I NEVER, NEVER WANT TO GROW MY BANGS AGAIN!!!"
Apparently, she's pleased with this decision.
And so am I.
What a cutie! I guess she knows what she wants huh? Wonderful...
Posted by: crookedeyebrow | November 09, 2007 at 04:32 PM
That's so great that she made the decision on her own. And... it's great that it made both of you happy.
Posted by: Colleen | November 09, 2007 at 06:14 PM
Very cute! Happy to hear you involved a professional, that has been trained to use scissors!!!
Posted by: Chrissy Witt | November 09, 2007 at 08:18 PM
She is a mini Beth.......But she is very cute!!!!!! We grew bangs out about a year ago, it is a pain. You will be much happier now that you can see her cute face.
Posted by: pchef | November 09, 2007 at 10:01 PM
One less decision to worry about! She looks darling. I love how she actually requested the cut herself. She sure is growing up.
Posted by: Lynette | November 10, 2007 at 09:31 AM
She looks great, and kudos for you for waiting for her to make the decision! Now you will never hear "mom made me do it', at least about he bangs!
Posted by: New Diva on the Blog | November 10, 2007 at 10:52 AM
Man, I have lived that decision time and time and time again... At forty, I believe I've finally accepted that I am just a bangs kinda girl. She looks adorable and I applaud your allowing her to get to the "cut them off NOW" place on her own.
Posted by: Megan(FriedOkra) | November 10, 2007 at 04:57 PM
ugh, I am in the do I trim her bangs or grow them out stage right now with my three year old....who is known for not making up her mind on anything, so I can't really count on her to make the decision. I'm THISCLOSE to just going ahead and trimming cuz seriously, she looks like your little one's before picture and it's driving me CRAZY!!! LOL. I think your post was my last shove in the 'cut-m-off' direction....thanks. *GRIN*
Posted by: faith | November 12, 2007 at 10:07 AM