Ears!

To cure the cabin fever we've all been experiencing lately (well, maybe mostly me) the girls and I went for a little retail therapy at our local mall. The plan was to have lunch at the food court, then swing by B&BW for some yummy smelling stuff, then go redeem that VS gift certificate that had been burning a hole in my wallet since V-Day, then maybe go check out the sales at ON. Well, let's just say that we had an unexpected detour when Sophie spotted a little girl getting her ears pierced and decided right there on the spot that she wanted to go next. I was thrilled mostly because my Sophie is NOT the spontaneous type... she is a planner to the MAX. So for her to make an impromptu decision like that was incredibly surprising and needed to be supported and celebrated.

(of course, all I had with me to document this momentous event was my iPhone)

Here she is sitting pretty in the piercing chair...

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X marks the spot...

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A little pinch...

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YAY, it's done!

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Then, to my utter surprise, Sydney got brave enough to do it too!

So we sat pretty again...

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Marked the spot...

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Felt a little pinch...

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And VOILA!

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Proud mama...

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I walked in with my two babies and left with two big girls... who knew!

(Happy Easter, everyone!)

13 comments:

  1. A milestone! More fun stuff to purchase, now, right?!

    DD had hers pierced twice -- watch out for the cleaning part so this doesn't happen to you! -- the ears were fine for a few months and then, well, I won't go into details. Suffice it to say the posts had to come out, both times. We're about ready to try again!

    :)
    gigi

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  2. Your girls are very cute, and very brave. I have been trying to talk my 8 year old into having her ears pierced for a couple of years and she'll have NONE of it!

    I think I'll show her this post....it couldn't hurt?

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  3. Neither one cried? That's amazing! What a great experience for you all. The real test comes over the next six weeks as you clean their ears morning, noon and night! I got tired of that part real quick, but you do what you have to do to help your little girls grow up!

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  4. So cute! My sister and I got our ears pierced together too :)

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  5. Annie7:48 AM

    Awww, your girls are so cute. And your iPhone photos are not too shabby! ;)

    I recognize those old Modkids they're wearing from way back when. hee heee

    Hope they enjoy their new bling!

    HAPPY EASTER to you too!

    Annie

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  6. Thanks, everyone.

    Sophie was tough through the whole thing... didn't even flinch when the piercing gun went through. Sydney did get a little teary eyed. I didn't get any pictures of that because I put my phone down to comfort her. That only lasted a couple of seconds, though, cause as soon as she saw herself in the mirror she was all smiles again! :)

    I know it's gonna be tough keeping up with the cleaning schedule... we already skipped a couple... eek! I just keep forgetting. Need to make myself a note that sticks to the mirror or something!

    Fun times, eh?

    patty

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  7. I can't wait for Liesl to get hers pierced! Honey is in no hurry but, well, he's a boy. LOL!

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  8. Wow, don't cha just love kids. They are so spontaneous and so fun!

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  9. Anonymous9:57 PM

    They are growing up so fast Patty! I can't wait to find the perfect "aunt" earings for them both. I have a mission now...

    Alicia

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  10. Very cute! My 7 year old has been saying she wants her ears pierced, but I don't think her daddy is ready to take that step yet. ;)

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  11. I just posted the same thing the other day! I think I was more anxious than my daughter, my hands were clammy, I was so nervous, but she did fine. I think the worst part of it all is the fact that I also was a bit sad knowing that she is growing up.

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  12. So cute Patty!!! Thanks for posting this milestone. I love you and your girls :)

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  13. oh Patty how brave they are.... That's so awesome. What a fun moment to remember forever!

    They look amazing in their new sparkles. :)

    ~Meli

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