thanks guys, i'm thinking i just leave it and use clips/headbands at home and just deal with it when we're in public. i really don't wnat to cut it as i'm thinking this is just an annoying stage and that it will get better when it's got a bit more length/weight in it. i guess i'll just see if i can put up with it until the end of the year and then maybe cut it next year if need be.