Even when she started asking us about 8 months ago, we did our best to dissuade her. It's not that we have anything against pierced ears (mine have been since I was a baby), we both just agreed that we wanted it to be her own decision, and we wanted to make sure she understood the repercussions of her choice. (ie- it WILL hurt, but only for a second, it is permanent, and you MUST take care of them.)
We chose Fathers' Day weekend for this rite of passage, so that AA could join us for the occasion. We started our day with our "Big Girl Breakfast" (a tradition we have each time AA comes to town) at Madden's in downtown Bryan. (For those who aren't locals, Madden's is classified as "Casual Gourmet", although we and most other patrons usually dress up to eat there) These special breakfasts are a great place for Norah to practice etiquette in a social setting (we also try to do a good job of that at home, but there is something extra fun about dressing up and being a "little lady" at a special restaurant with the "big girls")
After explaining (again) to N that she would have to keep the same earrings on for 6-8 weeks, she carefully selected her favorite studs. (She chose tiny, opalescent flowers, which I loved because they would match everything!)
Last chance to back out...
As soon as she saw her shiny, new ear bling, she was completely happy....well, almost...
The sucker pushed her over the top. The girl offered her two (one for each ear) and Norah politely declined, saying that "One is enough, thank you." (I was floored!)
Smiling and posing with the sweet girl who pierced her ears, just 30 seconds ago.
More smiles with with AA. We were all so proud of what a trooper she was!
As soon as she got home, she burst through the doors and couldn't wait to show her daddy. Jason, of course did a great job of telling her how pretty they looked (and how pretty she was even before she had them pierced). Then he asked her how long she had to keep them in and she confidantly replied, "68 years".
It was a special day, and one I hope she will fondly remember...especially since Jason and I don't plan on signing off for anymore piercings for a LONG time.
7 comments:
Agreed. What a fun day! I am waiting for Sydney to want hers done-at her own decision. I've had mine done since I was 5. So, we'll see if she ever wants them! What a special day!
so fun!! thanks for the invite!! will you still come up on my google reader? can't remember from others who have gone private!!
That is so sweet! We had a good time when Olivia got hers done. And (random) the girls name is Nicole. She used to be a tenant at the duplexes!! :)
i am so glad you invited me, because i have been meaning to email you to say...i want to read your blog! anyway, i loved this post. you are a wonderful, funny writer...seriously. you do a great job. i loved the "68 years" comment...so cute!
Ah, what a sweet post. What a big girl she was. Perry and I have decided to wait until Emma becomes a young woman; however, her daddy has declared she will never get that old so she may never get her ears pierced. If I remember correctly, after politely agreeing with me he stuck his fingers in his ears and began chanting "Lalalalala".
So sweeet! I didn't even know this happened! LOVE the earrings obviously since we did it at 3 months old for each girl!
Thanks for inviting me to your blog :)I have a lot to catch up on!
I made it! sorry it took so long...i couldnt remember my password to sign on to blogger.
anyways...that was a fun memory. i am still impressed at how tough norah was. she cried for like 1/2 a second & didnt complain at all afterwards. my memory of having my ears pierced was way more traumatic...
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