Earrings

Yesterday was a very big day for Portia! 

She got her ears pierced!

She saw another girl her age with pierced ears in her ballet class, and has been talking about it for a while now.

So yesterday we went to the mall, she picked out her little earrings, sat still and brave, and only cried a teeny bit when she got poked. Her tears dried up as soon as she saw herself in the mirror!

She is so excited!

pierced ears

All growing up, there was a rule in my house that my sisters and I weren't allowed to get our ears pierced. My mom didn't have hers pierced, and she just didn't like the idea of holes being put in our bodies on purpose. Also, she thinks it messes with your ch'i.
I was in college by the time I rebelled and took a trip to Claire's. Within the year, my sisters all followed. But my mom would not by swayed.
Well folks, I have some news.
Last Saturday night, my sisters and I took my mom to the mall. She picked out a cute little pair of diamond studs, and they totally jacked up her ch'i. She has now joined the earrings club!!
It took 7 years, but I knew she'd cave eventually.

ew. also, weird.

Apparently, this is a new trend. Surgically modifying your ears to look like elf ears. What? Why would anyone want to do that?http://www.momlogic.com/2010/09/teen_trend_elf_ears.php