Skyburning

lol..there will be moments where she does some truly odd looking things to her face. But she'll grow up and grow out of it, its part of being a "girl." My advice is to stick to buying her neutral/muted colors when the time comes.

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Trina

LMBO!

I'm also going to wait until 13 for ear piercing, but I don't know if my DD will even want it done. We'll see. My niece's ears are pierced. This is the same cousin above with the play makeup. She asked DD once, "B, when are you getting your ears pierced like mine?" DD: "Maybe when I'm a teenager, but maybe not."

Music-dad

Great advice, and very reassuring. I remember when my Dad brought my sister to a commercial shoot at 14 to meet and assist the makeup artists. She learned some stuff even Mom didn't know, and she always looked great. However sometime in her early 20's she just stopped wearing it, other than for social events and stuff where she needed to notch it up a bit.

Kayleigh brought a book home about piercing ears last week, but lucky for me, it was about the mommy and daddy waiting until the little girl was older...I think she got the drift of the book.

This weeks book?....Guinea Pigs....NOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!

Skyburning

Lol, the girl doesn't have a pet? Poor Kayleigh(sp?)

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Music-dad

(yup, spelling is right)

I've thought about it lately, she used to have fish, but the upkeep was insane. Her Mom was highly allergic to most animals, K seems to be OK so far with the animals in her life.

I'm partial to dogs, like yellow, golden and black labs, but before I go to all the expense, I would like to be certain there are no allergies first.

She is a very responsible girl, I think she would help me with feeding and letting out in the yard, bathing, grooming etc., and the walks would be fun for her and I.

I may make an announcement soon stay tuned.

Skyburning

I'm so excited! Any friends with dogs you could take her around? I'd hesitate to get a lab with the shedding factor but daily brushing would help tons with that. I'd recommend going to a shelter and getting an adult dog that you already know the temperament of and skipping that puppy mess altogether, lol.

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musicmom

To cute. They learn from just looking at pretty people who wear make up or see it on tv, cover girl. Nothing wrong with it. My daughters will not be allowed make up until they are twelve and I will show them the proper way. They are allowed clear lip gloss now and they are six.
Sometimes a professional are not very good at showing girls, it would depend on her experience and how long she's been doing it. Skin toned for younger girls, no bright anything. Blues and pink are a huge no no.
I let my girls put it on me and I'll look like a clown but it's good for a laugh. My husband allows them to put his hair all up in 100 hair ties and it's hysterical. It's great memories for growing up.
Don't waste money on cosmetic counters, you can find great make up (eye color, blush, mascara, eyeliner) at drug stores. Starting a child on a mild face moisterizer at night can never hurt and will actually slow her aging process as she gets older. Scientifically proven. My girls use sensitive skin dove face moisterizer when they get out of the bath just like I do. We also put on baby oil.
I love having little girls.

Music-dad

There are a few dogs in her life, and she seems to be fine with them so far, when we go to the cottage, Grandma and Grandad bring their yellow lab and cat, and we've been there weeks at a time, so I think we're gonna be OK. A buddy of mine is thinking of breeding his female Jack Russell, I get first dibs if I want one.

I would love to get an Irish Terrier, but I hear they are rare, and expensive (anybody know if this is really true, haven't looked for one in years)

http://cache.eb.com/eb/image?id=24923&rendTypeId=4 link to pic

musicmom

Irish Terrier puppies for sale and adoption
I still highly recommend a Golden Retriever and they have rescues every where.

Petfinder.com: Adopt a pet and help an animal shelter rescue a puppy or kitten.

Skyburning

Not sure about an IT but how about an airedale? (sp) a terrier will be a handful though! lol

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