Just as many subjects go, it's all how you choose to look at it. I choose to see a beautiful girl with good grades who is responsible, trustworthy, honest, and respectful to others who just happens to like her hair purple. Even further, I'm actually proud of her for doing something she wanted to do, even though she knew that it may foster some negative comments and teasing. She is proving to be exactly what I wished I could have been when I was her age. More confident. Confident to be exactly who she wants to be, no matter what others might say. A bit of that rubbed off on me when I allowed it, because I knew I would also receive choice comments and decided that if it didn't matter to her, it certainly wouldn't to me.
I must admit, when I have interviews with parents coming to check out my preschool, I feel a bit compelled to schedule them during the times my little purple troll is in school. That's just the reality of it.
So, was it worth it?
There was a point in time during our six hour ordeal at the salon where we thought the purple wasn't going to work. Somehow, her hair was not pulling in the color and we were at a stand still. Finally, after her sister's nap in the stroller had run it's course, a trip to Starbucks, a vegetarian sub sandwich, an extra trip to the beauty supply, and another half a bill later, we finally got the purple she wanted.
Then came the moment of truth...the moment she raised her head from the rinsing sink and looked in the mirror with her purple locks...her moment of total satisfaction and excitement with the end result. I haven't seen her that happy with herself in a long time. That's when I knew it was the right choice, and yes, it was worth it.
3 comments:
I absolutely love it!! Go Rhiannon! Go Dana! I love your confidence as a mother to listen to what you know to be true and let your butterfly spread her colorful wings.
Oh Dana, don't ever try to hide your daughter! I feel Rhiannon is one of the most articulate, responsible and kind-hearted child I have ever met! It's because I see what a wonderful child you have raised that gives me the peace of mind to leave my own there. Honestly whenever I talk about you to other parents I always bring up how bright and well behaved Rhiannon and Daniel are, and how I hope you can do the same magic on Ethan.
Even with her purple hair, I must say I love her style! It's all her own and she wears it with confidence and pride which only makes her more beautiful.... :) Even with rainbow colored hair, I think she would still look beautiful because the light from that child within is so strong, that her presence just shines..... Kind of like a purple haired Angel! ^^
Cheers to you and your beautiful family!
Josie
"A beautiful girl with good grades who is responsible, trustworthy, honest, and respectful to others"
in purple hair!
That´s a great combination, give your daughter a hug from me!
I remember my time in school, I had some really extreme clothes and a boyfriend with the strangest hair cut... but I was at the same time one of the best students, no one never understood that, or me...
Thank´s for your lovely comment on my blog, you are very Welcome back!
Kindest regards
Becky
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