Daddies with daughters, I need help!

[DeaconK]

Stu,

My mistake, you are probably the "World's Greatest Dad." Looking down at my keychain, I realize I am, in fact a "Very Special Dad." Terrible to think I've carried this for all of these years and couldn't recall the exact wording. I'm sure that is why you, and not I are the "World's Greatest."

James Avery is buidling so many new stores, you shouldn't have any problem finding one and they are online as well. You can't go wrong with their quality, so actually walking into a store isn't really necessary (although visiting their "factory" location in Kerrville is very nice).

Cherie - Sorry that you lost your JA rings. I thought I had lost my keyring a few years ago and was more heartbroken about the missing keyring than I was about the keys. It's funny the things that we attach great importance to. Not necessarily the value of the item, more often it's the person that we received it from.

 

[txbasschik]

Stu,

My mistake, you are probably the "World's Greatest Dad." Looking down at my keychain, I realize I am, in fact a "Very Special Dad." Terrible to think I've carried this for all of these years and couldn't recall the exact wording. I'm sure that is why you, and not I are the "World's Greatest."

James Avery is buidling so many new stores, you shouldn't have any problem finding one and they are online as well. You can't go wrong with their quality, so actually walking into a store isn't really necessary (although visiting their "factory" location in Kerrville is very nice).

Cherie - Sorry that you lost your JA rings. I thought I had lost my keyring a few years ago and was more heartbroken about the missing keyring than I was about the keys. It's funny the things that we attach great importance to. Not necessarily the value of the item, more often it's the person that we received it from.

I really loved those rings. They were timelessly cool, and my Daddy bought them for me. One of these days, I should try and replace them.

Cherie

 

[txbasschik]

If she's 4, she is GUARANTEED to lose or tear apart anything you give her. A charm bracelet is as good as anything, but don't buy gold - buy costume jewelry. Trust me, it's gonna get wrecked or lost within a week or two regardless, so don't waste money on it - get something that will last until she loses it. That's all you need.

But she'd rather have something she can play with at that age.

I had two daughters while living in Texas - for some reason, in the south people start giving kids jewelry about 10 years before they want or need it. A 4 year old should be playing in the dirt and beatin' on her sibling.

When girls are that young, Mama generally cares for their jewels for them, and only permit them to be worn for special occasions. In South Texas, most girls have their ears pierced very young, but they wear simple, small hoops for every-day.

I had nice little rings when I was very small, and a couple of necklaces...heart lockets. But Mom kept them until I was older.

I try to motivate my daughter by keeping her jewels until she can show me she can and will care for them. She has a jewel box filled with costume stuff, and then I have her nice things in my case. I also have her with me when I clean her nice jewels. That way, when she's ready for them, she knows how to take care of them.

Cherie

 

[Stu L.]

In South Texas, most girls have their ears pierced very young, but they wear simple, small hoops for every-day.

We were at Wal-Mart last night, and I pointed out a pearl necklace, bracelet, earring set. When asked if she liked it, Lynzie said "no way, there's earrings in there!"

She was all for getting her ears pierced, when we said she couldn't do it. My wife decided that she could when she turned 5. Well, the times approaching, and she wants nothing to do with it. I am a happy daddy

 

[txbasschik]

We were at Wal-Mart last night, and I pointed out a pearl necklace, bracelet, earring set. When asked if she liked it, Lynzie said "no way, there's earrings in there!"

She was all for getting her ears pierced, when we said she couldn't do it. My wife decided that she could when she turned 5. Well, the times approaching, and she wants nothing to do with it. I am a happy daddy

My daughter did the same thing. She thinks she might like to get them done later on, but not right now. I basically told her that she must put alcohol or whatever on them to keep them from getting infected, and that she must turn her posts every day and keep them clear of pus-crustries. She said, "EW!!! I think I'll wait 'til I'm 12!"

Cherie

 

[Thor]

If she's 4, she is GUARANTEED to lose or tear apart anything you give her. A charm bracelet is as good as anything, but don't buy gold - buy costume jewelry. Trust me, it's gonna get wrecked or lost within a week or two regardless, so don't waste money on it - get something that will last until she loses it. That's all you need.

But she'd rather have something she can play with at that age.

I had two daughters while living in Texas - for some reason, in the south people start giving kids jewelry about 10 years before they want or need it. A 4 year old should be playing in the dirt and beatin' on her sibling.

Some are born loving that bling. One Xmas when my daughter
was 18 months old she was given Bert and Ernie dolls for XMAS.

Mom got a nice gold necklace. The little diva grabbed onto
the necklace from the box and absolutely wouldn't let go.
When Mom tried to get it, she tried to give Mom the Bert doll
instead as a trade.

Now she paws through Mom's jewelry box checking out the pieces,
knowing full well that when Mom passes on, its all
hers.