It was one of those what-were-we-thinking moments.
I had to wait until I was 12 to get my ears pierced. It’s a rite of passage. I practically counted down the days until I was allowed to get them pierced.
But, Ashlyn wanted them pierced…now. Months ago, we said no. She asked when. We said when we felt like she was responsible enough to take care of her ears as well as oodles of little earrings she would no doubt accumulate.
When we were deciding what experience gift to give her for Christmas, we decided this would be it. I mean, why wait? She’s pretty responsible. And, there’s no real reason why we have to make her wait. Haven’t read anything that says a girl has to be a certain age.
But, seeing her sitting there in that seat waiting for the big moment, I was thinking we may have made a mistake.
She’s 7 years old. And, getting her ears pierced would make her look years older – 10 years older, I’m sure. Okay, maybe only 8 or 9 years older.
What’s next?
Don’t answer that.
This was the worst it got. No blood. No tears. Not even a rating more than 1 on the pain scale, so she told the 8 year old waiting to age 10 years herself.
My little girl, looking all grown up, with her sweet dainty little pink pearl earrings.
And, you know what, I kind of like them on her after all.
But, Drew’s new look he greeted us with when we got home?
Nope. This mama has to draw the line somewhere.
Love it!
I am totally cracking up! Love the earrings and the ink :)
I am going to have to keep Jake away from here or he will what one too!
Nicole
There are so many cute “little girl” earrings that she won’t miss. That is one fun Christmas gift! Drew’s leg? Wow! That is some impressive artwork.
She still looks like a little girl, but she probably feels more grown up! Kaitlyn got hers done on Christmas break when she was almost 6. She was great with cleaning them and twisting them and after a few months she could change them all by herself, and I don’t believe we’ve lost any earrings yet, at least not from her being irresponsible. Lost one at swim lessons once though, and it was one of mine.
Ha ha ha ha ha!! I was waiting for the “Inked” part! :)
She is precious with the earrings!
Loved catching up on your posts! Ashlyn looks like a pro sitting there getting her ears pierced! Looks like you all had a wonderful Christmas!