Nicole's pierced ear finally closed up enough to get it re-done, which she has been saying from the beginning she did not want to do. Her options were to take the 2nd earring out and let that hole close, and she could get them pierced at some future date, OR, to just get it done! She bravely stepped foot into Sweet and Sassy Salon, but was a quivering mess of tears as soon as she sat in the piercing throne! We put her on my lap, but that wouldn't stop her tears. The store manager told her how brave she was (didn't work); tried to reason with her (didn't work); I tried to talk to her (didn't work); daddy was there and was encouraging (nope); brother Max told her how pretty she would look (still no) and even little Jack said "why you crying, 'Cole?" Inconsolable! Then the manager said "what if I give you a manicure after I pierce your ear?" Moment of silence to contemplate, bright smile and an "OK!" and not another tear was shed, even as the piercing happened! Nicole happily went off for her treatment, which included manicure, sparkly star on her cheek, and hair glitter on her pony tail! Her life was complete!
Where did this girly-girl come from, and who will be paying her bills as she grows up?? (And I have to add that the bill today was free; the salon did the right thing and acknowledged that her previous piercing was not properly placed! Now they will have a return customer---likely many many times in the future!)
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what a saavy business woman you have on your hands - - -cry and you get free stuff - I am so trying that when i get my pedicures!
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