When a Teenager Knows Best! (Round 2 Day 11)
As the saying goes, teenagers know it all and parents know NOTHING! Well, this is one of those times when my teenager thought I didn't know what I was talking about, so she learned the hard way-ORANGE HAIR. It makes me laugh now, but it certainly wasn't funny at the moment because when Sami's world crashes, so does mine. I told Sami that I didn't know how to dye hair and she then said, "well it can't be that hard, right?" I then told her that I wouldn't do it because it's not something you can fix right away if you make a mistake. Well, in Sami fashion, she dyed her own hair and managed to produce an orange spot on the top of her head and for some reason it was my fault. I told her this is why I pay my stylist big dollars to do my hair, but what do I know, right?? So as the good mom that I am, I called and begged my stylist to come in on her day off and fix my teenagers orange hair. She gladly did without hesitation. I, of course, brought her a Christmas CD and a Starbucks Coffee Card to show her how much I appreciated her fixing Sami's mess up and making my life livable again.
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Comment by LuckyGirlJulie on December 1, 2009 at 9:45am - Everyday I still wish I was as "SMART" as I was when I was a teenager and KNEW EVERYTHING...Sami is an awfully lucky young lady...I'm sure through your grace she will be an amazing woman!
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Comment by Erin - 29Gifts Community Manager on December 1, 2009 at 8:49am - lol way to go Mom! Great give! She's beautiful by the way!
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Comment by Dawn on December 1, 2009 at 7:37am - three cheers for Mom! Sami will remember that when she's older, especially the fact that you didn't laugh at her. i know i really appreciated my Mom not laughing at me when i was 13 and accidentally shaved half an eyebrow off (don't ask LOL). Hugs, Dawn
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Comment by Elly Rose on December 1, 2009 at 7:29am - How lucky for your daughter that you had a stylist to fix the orange spot. Great gives to your stylist. You two look beautiful in the picture.
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Comment by Beth on December 1, 2009 at 6:21am - What a gorgeous picture! Your story reminds me I need to keep a sense of humor when dealing with my own teenagers. It's a roller coaster of emotions when dealing with teens. I guess all you can do is hold on tight and try to enjoy the ride!
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Comment by Colleen Friday on December 1, 2009 at 4:01am - Oh the wonderful teenage world - when you know all the answers and still some! So pleased Sami didnot have to walk around with an orange spot on her head - Three cheeres for Mom for coming to the rescue - Sami enjoy every moment of your wonderful teenage years!
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Comment by deb jolliff on December 1, 2009 at 3:44am - You two are beautiful together! You will look back on the day and all will be well :o) You are a gr8 Mom!
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Comment by Ruth on December 1, 2009 at 12:01am -
What a story!
I thing my teen age sone will have a lot in common with your Sami!
This a good experiance for her (but probebly she will forget all about it in a week...)
Great day to you two!
(:
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