Butterfly hates getting her hair washed.
In retrospect, I regret being so careful with water when she was a baby, never letting it get in her face and eyes. I thought I was being kind because I don't particularly like water in my own face, but I realize now that I missed my opportunity to desensitize her to it. Now she hates the thought of a single drop getting near her face, which will be a huge problem when she takes swim lessons.
Sometimes when her hair gets dirty, I will just put it up in braided buns (aka Bear Ears) and put off the drama another day. She has started using this as a negotiating technique.
This conversation occurred a few weeks ago, and I just came across my written record of it.
Mommy: We are going to wash your hair today.
Butterfly: I just want to have bear ears.
Mommy: No, your hair is very very dirty and we have to wash it.
Butterfly: I am going to be very unhappy if you wash my hair.
Mommy: You shouldn't say that. You should say, "I am going to be so happy because we are washing my hair, and my hair will be silky and clean."
Butterfly: I'm just going to leave because you are saying those crazy words to me.
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Just read this...love it! Had to re-read to coworkers. :)
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