Ears!!!

We finally did it. Andy and I had gone to the mall a few times to get Avayah's ears pierced, and ended up chickening out every time. Andy was so worried she would scream bloody murder, and then we would have those people... judging us. Well we finally did it! My baby girl is sporting diamonds (her birthstone) in her ears.

We had it done at Claire's. Avayah was sleeping at when we arrived. She slept through the lady cleaning her ears, and marking them with the marker where she was going to pierce. After that we woke her up and placed her in my lap. I held her hands so that she wouldn't get them in the way. As the lady was pulling the gun up to Avayah I saw Andy bold into the hallway (thanks daddy) He said he was sick to his stomach he was so scared. Then SNAP...the first earring was in. Avayah jumped a little, and sort of whined. The second gun was up right after and SNAP number two was in. Avayah let out a sad cry, and Daddy came over and grabbed her out of my arms. Within seconds she was smiling at Daddy and herself in the mirror. Done....it was over like that. No screams no tears (not even from Mommy, though my heart was beating a mile a minute!) When it was time to leave the mall we placed Avayah in her car seat and she screamed and cried....she hates her car seat much more than getting her ears pierced. I am so glad this is over with and I don't have to do it when she is older and actually scared.

She has been fine since. Now mommy just needs to keep them super clean!

I just wanted to let you know that I have broken my own rule. I do not use the standard flash that is on my camera and post the photos, but I was to lazy to put the big one on for these quick snaps. And she is all full of drool too, whoops! That's my true babe!

You are beautiful baby girl...love you lots!