So, during Xmas break while we were in PHL, we discussed this new birthday party fad for kids that kinda grossed me out. Apparently, there are salons for little girls that give them mani-pedis, make-up, dress up clothes, etc. I thought for sure this was an East Coast/big city phenomenon. People that I've met in Portland seemed too crunch-y, granola-y, to buy into this kinda thing.
Alas, it is NOT! I just saw an ad in some Portland family magazine for one of these salons.
So, it's made me rethink this idea. My initial reaction to this trend stems from the fact that I wasn't allowed to wear make-up and dress up until I was much, much older. My parents always used to say, "We don't want you to blossom to early!" Ha ha ha! But when I got older, it took me a long time to get used to the idea of dressing up, taking care of myself and wearing make-up. I'm still pretty bad at it.
I don't think I'll ban ESK or any other daughters (hopefully just girls will have interest in this kind of thing, although I hear little boys can be curious too) from experimenting with make-up or going to these kinds of parties. Maybe someday they'll be make-up artists, or stylists or something. Or maybe they'll just want to look more polished. I will draw the line somewhere, but I'll have to decided where that demarcation is when I get there.
But I just cross my fingers they won't like it too much and decide to pursue reading or playing sports or something. Hee hee!
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i don't like the idea of a salon for little girls. and spa-themed parties for 6 year olds? uy. what happened to rollerskating parties? i agree that i want to give my daughters a taste of makeup and fashion and the like... atleast more than what we got. but i never want to celebrate it and make it more than it is.
I think it's okay to bring out the little diva in a girl but let it be for that one day. As mothers it's important to bring that balance to our daughters and I think you'll do just that. hahaha! They have those out there too. I remember you're reaction to the whole idea. hahaha I don't know Y but I find it so funny.
It!! meaning... your initial reaction.
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