A History - Part 2
While Alonso’s cousins were in town, we gave Paige an option to get her ears pierced while they were here. If she made the decision NOT to get her ears pierced that day, the offer would be forfeited and the timelines for ear piercing would go back to 10 years of age.
Being the bright girl that she is, Paige jumped on that chance and RAN with it. (Wouldn’t you?)
When we arrived home that night, MIL was ECSTATIC with the new additions to Paige’s ears…and told her that NOW SHE WAS A REAL GIRL.
The mind reels that there would be more to this story after THAT, but there is.
After the above remark (and I did scold her for it) she was talking to other family members at the kitchen table. I was pulling incredibly HOT pizzas out of the oven, but overheard her make yet another comment that made me FLY OUT OF MY SKIN. She actually made the comment (in Spanish, so I had to confirm what she said with Alonso’s cousin later) that she broke the rule of Paige getting her ears pierced before 10 and would do it with Abby, too.
WHO SAYS THIS KIND OF SHIT??!! Even if you say it in Spanish (which I prefer not to) IT STILL MEANS THE SAME DAMN THING!!!
Not only was she so NOT involved in the decision making process WHATSOEVER (and still she takes full credit somehow) she also plans on INTENTIONALLY THWARTING ANY AND ALL RULES THAT ALONSO AND I SET FORTH???!!
Seriously, if ever anyone needed a STIFF DRINK…or a lovely cocktail of Crazy People Pills…yeah, that’s me.
Being the bright girl that she is, Paige jumped on that chance and RAN with it. (Wouldn’t you?)
When we arrived home that night, MIL was ECSTATIC with the new additions to Paige’s ears…and told her that NOW SHE WAS A REAL GIRL.
The mind reels that there would be more to this story after THAT, but there is.
After the above remark (and I did scold her for it) she was talking to other family members at the kitchen table. I was pulling incredibly HOT pizzas out of the oven, but overheard her make yet another comment that made me FLY OUT OF MY SKIN. She actually made the comment (in Spanish, so I had to confirm what she said with Alonso’s cousin later) that she broke the rule of Paige getting her ears pierced before 10 and would do it with Abby, too.
WHO SAYS THIS KIND OF SHIT??!! Even if you say it in Spanish (which I prefer not to) IT STILL MEANS THE SAME DAMN THING!!!
Not only was she so NOT involved in the decision making process WHATSOEVER (and still she takes full credit somehow) she also plans on INTENTIONALLY THWARTING ANY AND ALL RULES THAT ALONSO AND I SET FORTH???!!
Seriously, if ever anyone needed a STIFF DRINK…or a lovely cocktail of Crazy People Pills…yeah, that’s me.
posted by JP at 8/15/2005 10:28:00 AM
4 Comments:
Guess what! My parents broke their own earpiercing rule, permitting me to experience the rite of passge two years earlier than planned also...it did not lead to multiple piercings, tattoos or funky hair colors and styles.
I have been lurking for awhile. I found you through VSoM. I also lived w/ Carrie Ann for a wee while while we were both on missions.
I want you to know that I love your stories of "life w/ the inlaws" and your reactions. I applaud you for the times you take a stand, but even more so for the times you hold your tongue. It is harder to do. It is also obvious that you care deeply for them. Who says people you like can't drive you crazy? Huh? Your blog was a breath of fresh air.
You live in Northern California, you bought a house w/ your inlaws and you live in the city of trees. I think you may live in my town. :-) Obviously you don't want to give away your location but too many things fit into place... (it was the west nile thing that makes me think so...)
Thanks for sharing your life.
Can you shed some light on the cultural thing of piercing ears on girl babies? What did she mean by "she's a real girl"? Why are pierced ears so important? I have so many questions...you need to secretly learn Spanish and then still pretend that you don't understand...that would be AWESOME.
bek...hello!! I'm sure that we do...and while I don't come RIGHT out and, you know, give the Internet driving directions to my house...I'm sure that you're right!! We should get Carrie Ann to come out and visit us!
and CA...I don't totally understand the whole earings for the girl babies. I honestly don't. I do know that in Mexico, the girls get their ears pierced before they even leave the hospital...BUT, I don't understand why having your ear pierced makes you a real girl. I thought other "important" attributes do that for you. :)
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