Holes in My Ears

Yesterday, as Gracie and I drove to my doctor's appointment, she randomly said, "Mom, I want to get holes in my ears and surprise Daddy." Okay! And for the next two hours that was all she talked about.

On the way home I double checked with her about getting her ears pierced and she seemed good. Once we got to Claire's she picked out her earrings, but the piercing lady wasn't very "kid" friendly. (I think she thought she was, but you can't expect a four year old to know the word antiseptic!) I think lady freaked Gracie out.

Gracie was a really nervous. I told her she didn't have to do it.....but then added if she did she could pick out a new wallet. I didn't force her...not exactly. Gracie didn't want to get in the big chair and I could tell she was really scared. So, I told her we could come back another day.

Once in the car, she started begging for the wallet. Me, being the stick-to-my-guns kind of mom, told her only if she got her ears pierced. Gracie put on the bravest face with a quiver lip. "Okay. I'll do it."

She cried a little, but was very brave. She got these super cute flower earrings. She loved them for about three hours, but then begged to take them out. I don't think so! It's not as cheap to pierce ears as I remember it being. But she looks all grown up.

She surprised Daddy. Really surprised him! He loved them!