There is little that bothers me more than seeing a tiny baby with their ears pierced. I would have to say it is one of my biggest pet peeves. I feel that getting ears pierced is a major milestone, a right of passage, per say, for a young girl. One that should be decided for themselves when they deem themselves ready. The other morning, Maria came into my room and, out of the blue and as calm as could be, told me she wanted to go get her ears pierced. What??!! Really?? My little girl is growing up. I didn't even know she was thinking about it! Anyway, I always promised my girls that whenever they decided they were ready that I would take them, but it had to be their decision. So the day had finally come. Now those of you that know Maria REALLY well are probably all laughing right about now. Yeah, right, drama queen Maria who practically needs to be sedated for a flu shot is going to willingly sit still and allow two holes to be punched through her ears with a needle. My thoughts exactly but, as I had promised, we ventured out to the jewlery store. And I must say I am one very proud and surprised mama! Maria did so well, she must have reeeaallly wanted her ears pierced because she sat there and didn't shed a tear. Way to go Maria! Your ears are so pretty.
Now on to the pics. Here she is arriving at the store and waiting for the piercing lady. She was so nervous and excited.
After having a few moments to sit and really think about it. I thought she was going to bail at this point. Doesn't she look miserable?
Watching the lady get the stuff ready. She was breathing heavy at this point.
OUCH! She didn't even realize it was happening until it was almost over!
Holy cow! I just got my ear pierced!!!!
Then it was time for the second ear. And the worst possible thing that could have happened for Maria happened, the piercing gun misfired and had to be backed out before the earring went in crooked. So she had to have her second ear done twice! Not a good thing for a girl who now knows what to expect. She was brave though and stuck through it, without so much as a whimper.
Still in shock that it is done and she did it!
Time for a celebratory slushy! She was so happy and pleased as could be that she got her ears pierced! And I am too. Isn't she so pretty?
That's why you should always get pierced in a reputable shop with a needle -- piercing guns are not only unsanitary, but can jam, cause unnecessary trauma, and are often wielded by people who have very little training.
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