Sunday, November 14, 2010
It's Tradition!
Well, for me maybe! My mom is from Peru. And in many South American countries little girls get their ears pierced by the doctor just days after they are born, if not right after. I, myself, was only two weeks old when my parents went to have my ears pierced. So, to go along with my mom's tradition, we went to the mall to have Nikh's ears pierced. She is three months old. Ember was two months old when we had her ears done. I know that for many people, including Branden, this is not right. That piercing the ears of a child should be done when they can take care of them. However, I feel close to my mom's heritage when I do small things like this. Thank you Sweetheart, for trying to understand. Nikh was not too happy about the whole ordeal. Unlike Ember, who stopped crying the moment he stood up, Nikh cried and had to be consoled all the way to the car. :( At least it's over with for life!
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I actually love this "tradition" because then you can take care of them rather than expecting the child to do it (granted, I wasn't able to get my ears pierced 'til I moved out, but still...). No worries, Lique--I would do the exact same thing!
ReplyDeleteMy sisters and I didn't get our ears done until our 9th birthdays, which is what we plan on doing for our daughters too. However, I have to admit that I think baby girls look SOOO adorable with their little earrings! It just gives them an extra added girlieness that I love!
ReplyDeleteHaha, I'm glad you commented on my laugh list post because there are actually a few hilarious pictures of Branden (aka Brando, if you ask us!) in that scrapbook! I should scan them in and send them to you! Somewhere buried away too, I have a HILARIOUS tape he sent from France... you guys would probably get a kick out of it. If I ever dig it up, I'll get it to you!!
ReplyDeleteSweet! Thanks. He probably doesn't even remember. We should get together some time.
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