1. Call ahead and find a place that is able to pierce both ears at the same time. We went to Claire's.
2. Be prepared to fork out $60.00 when all is said and done.
3. It is helpful if the person who is getting her ears pierced has someone they admire watching the proceedings. By complete fluke, an older friend of Sarah's was there before and during the piercing. Sarah admires this girl very much. When her ears were pierced she barely flinched and put on a brave face.
4. Have many cotton swabs and q-tips on hand for post piercing care.
5. Be prepared to clean the newly pierced ears three times a day for six weeks.
6. If all else fails and she doesn't want her ears cleaned three times a day, get her to clean your ears and teach her to clean and twist her own.
7. Get all on video so you can pull it out as needed to remind her that she is tough as nails.
What a brave kid.
ReplyDeleteO.k, you made me cry. That was precious and it brought me back to when Megan turned 5 and my mom and I took her to get her ears pierced. I am so mad at myself now for not recording it! Megan didn't cry either but she did have a quick cuddle with her blanky right after. I was so proud of her too.
ReplyDeleteI am crying She is so adorable and brave!! YEAY Sarah.
ReplyDeleteThanks Karen. I think so too.
ReplyDeleteThanks Stasha.
ReplyDeleteThe video makes me tear up every time. I know it is a cliche, but she is growing up so fast. Not a baby anymore. We also moved her to a booster seat last weekend. We are a one car seat family.
ReplyDeleteWhat a little super star! Even now I think I would wimp out about getting my ears pierced. I'm waiting until my daughter really wants it done, and then I'll use it as a reward for doing well in school or something. I'll have to make sure I keep your list on hand for when the time comes!
ReplyDeleteSienna just got her ears pierced too! $75 at Mappins! They're so grown up now *sniff sniff*
ReplyDeleteWay to go Sarah! I can't believe how brave she was! Woohoo! :)
ReplyDeleteI know, so grown up. Can you believe kindergarten in September?
ReplyDeleteThanks Braunwyn. Are you blogging yet? If so, I need the address stat;)
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