I Can't Wait!

So, Im reading this post from a mom of 2 that did a “yes day” where she said to basically everything. Of course there were some rules involved, but she was really surprised at the things her 6yr old wanted from her.  It got me thinking about when the girls get that age.  I cant wait until they start to understand thing like that and can reason things out.  Izzy being 2 is so much fun already and Kensi is getting more fun as she gets older.  There are some things that Grant and I disagree on, and Im sure that’s going to be a fun conversation.  One of them being tattoos and piercings.  I fully intend on being the one that buys them their first tattoo or piercing.  Hell, I wanted to pierce Izzy’s ears right away, but didn’t because Grant really didn’t want to.  But I have 8 piercings (nose, tongue, and ears) and 6 tattoos (ankles, tops of feet, arm, and small of my back), so how am I going to tell them they can’t do it?  I know I am the parent and they are my children, so it’s a “do as I say, not as I do” in some cases.  But I want my kids to experience things themselves too.  If they want a piercing, then Im down.  It can always be taken out later.  Tattoos are a little different, but as long as it’s not gross or offensive, then what the hell?  I fully intend to let them dye their hair too.  I don’t care if they want blonde, brown, pink, or purple…or all 4.  I’ve been dying my hair since I was 16 and I turned out just fine.  Granted, I didn’t do any of the crazy colors, but I see a lot of kids having those crazy colors and they love it.  Why not?  Hair grows back and dye can always be colored over.  I honestly don’t know how that’s all going to go down with Grant, but Im hoping he can be a little opened minded when I tell him how I feel about it.  There’s things that I know they’ll find ways of doing by themselves, and Id rather some of those things include me.  It’s a great mother/daughter bonding time getting your first tattoo, or piercing, or hair dyed.  I’m cherishing the fun we have now, and also looking forward to the great times ahead!