Look Who Has Pierced Ears!

One of the rules in our family is no pierced ears before you're 13. Why? So the person is old enough to (a) know what they're getting in to and (b) so the person can take care of the piercings. 

Quite some time ago, I reached out to our kids' pediatrician asking whether she pierced ears (no) and, if not (she doesn't), where she recommends people go. She HIGHLY recommended going to a piercing/tattoo parlor instead of a jewelry store because the piercing/tattoo places have more health oversights and requirements in place. That made it an easy decision. After asking around, we received a few recommendations for Deep Roots on the Ave in the U. District. I made the appointment for the Saturday after Annika's birthday - done and done!

Saturday morning, Annika was a bundle of excitement and nerves. Not knowing what to expect made her a bit anxious, but not enough to want to back out of getting her ears pierced. Upon arriving, we donned our masks, participated in their health screening (ahh... life during a global pandemic!), filled out the required paperwork, and picked out the first non-magnetic/clip on earrings Annika would wear. 

I have to say, I was incredibly impressed with people who work there and their level of professionalism. Everything was clearly explained and the cleanliness/health standards were through the roof! 

The piercing artist (John) who headed up Annika's appointment truly did a great job. He was kind, made Annika (and me!) feel very comfortable, and clearly took a lot of pride in doing a good job. He was thorough and valued Annika's input on the process. Before we knew it, Annika's ears were pierced and she was sporting her new blue earrings!

After the fact, Annika said the anticipation was MUCH worse than the actual piercing. She is over the moon that she's now part of the pierced ears club! She has done a fantastic job tending to them and making sure she follows every instruction provided by John to the letter. 

Waiting for her appointment

Working on calming her nerves

All done!!

Pretty blue earrings