She's a big girl now!

For several years now, Sam has come and asked me if she could get her ears pierced.  I told her she can do it when she feels ready to take on the responsibility for caring for them and can handle the pain of the initial piercing.  About a month before Sam turned 8, she said she was finally ready.  I knew mom was wanting to take Sam to get her ears pierced for some time now and would jump at the chance to be able to go with her when she came for a visit last week.

I made an appointment at this girls spa "Sweet and Sassy" in Ashburn.  It is about 45 minutes from our house, but well worth the drive.  They totally go all-out making the ear piercing a very big deal.  It's pretty awesome!   Sam was able to pick out the starter earrings from a pretty good selection.  Sam sat on a throne (pink and purple of course!) while 2 women were ready to pierce each ear at the same time.  Afterward, they took her picture and she got to put it on the wall.  A certificate with the all the important details was Sam's to take home.  While the whole experience lasted about 15 minutes (Sam picking out the earrings took the longest amount of time), it was very special and something Sam will not forget.

I can't believe how grown up Sam looks with her ears pierced.  It's amazing how something so small can all of sudden make her look more mature.

Sam has been doing great taking care of the piercing.  She is following the instructions to a T.   It was good to wait until she was ready.  Now her options for jewelry have expanded big-time!