And thankfully, the girl who used to begrudge me taking so many pictures of her has now started to pose for the camera. :)
...and helping her sister pose as well. That's Charis holding Selah's ear. Showing "the before" ear. Before the Earring, that is.
Ever since Charis got her ears pierced, Selah has wanted to get hers done as well. I didn't think we'd let her get her ears pierced so early. But now... I figure, if she wants to do it, why not?Because in the scheme of life, what does it matter that she wants her ears pierced this early?
I'm learning I had better be really particular about what "battle lines" I draw. Pierced ears? Sure. You have free reign to choose when you want those. That way, when I do say No Way, they'll know it's for a good reason other than my personal preference for their life.
So this year, for her 4th birthday, we're giving her a hole in the head. Two actually.
Here's Selah...thrilled to be sitting in the Piercing Chair. It honestly surprised me how bold she was. We walked into the boutique and she immediately walked over and got up in the chair. I kind of thought she'd back out last minute. But nope...not this go-getter.
Daddy giving a little lovin' beforehand... Notice she's not too into whatever Daddy is saying. She's more into watching the progress of the Piercing Prep.
Selah eyeing the girl, wondering what was taking so long.
And finally, the Big Click! 
Bless her heart! Because after the ladies were finished piercing her ears and we all clapped for her, I could tell that she wasn't sure whether she wanted to laugh or cry.
All it took was me looking at her and asking "Are you alright, hon?" She bursts into tears, crying "It hurt me a little bit. It hurt me bad." She clung to my neck for a while, refusing to even look in the mirror for about five minutes.
But one lollipop and a few encouragements later, she decided to finally appreciate the fact that she had crossed over into the Land of the Pierced Ones. A land, I might add, that they hope Daddy will soon join. *grin*
She now loves her new reflection!
And will now proudly show whoever wants to see! :)
