Now, allow me to pause my story here to remind you that I made the commitment to allow my girls to be who they are, even if it causes embarrassment to me (on a small scale). OK, back to the story...
I was really hesistant to fulfill this request because I didn't want any children in her class to say something that would hurt her feelings. I tried to explain why her friend, who has what Brenna calls a dark face, wore the braids and why most 'peach face' girls don't wear braids. Textures and oils meant nothing to her. Since I couldn't come up with an real explanation (other than I didn't want her to get hurt by other kids), I braided my baby's hair in seven braids with all different color barrettes at the bottom.
She walked into school with head high and her braids swinging.
She had a really great day. And her joy was a reminding smack in my face of her innocence. Shame on me for projecting and fearing.
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6 comments:
Absolute JOY. Damma
That's funny. Colt came home explaining "insert name" thinks it's crazy hair everyday because she wore ponytails all over her head. We had a litte talk about that same thing and to never tell her that.
How cute! I like the look of it when its taken out!
I have witnessed an eye injury this year when a little girl with lots of braids swung her head and got her barrett in her eye. It can be a dangerous hair style.
Good for you Momma.
Love it. Sweet girl!
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