The Colonel wrote:Tim_2008 wrote:Best of luck to your boys today Colonel as the big day is here
Matthew and Andrew each had their ear pierced this afternoon. Following advice from a member who I PM'd I was advised to make sure they were pierced using good quality studs, so for that reason I didn't let them choose their stud, but had them pierced with 9 carat gold studs. Matthew got a 4mm stud and Andrew a smaller 3mm one. (Matthew chose the bigger one of the two, whereas the smaller one was better for Andrew).
I asked the lady whether my older or younger son should go first since Andrew was a bit scared, and she said it would be advisable to do Andrew first so he didn't get worked up or then refuse to do it. However, he was perfectly fine, he sat on my knee and the lady gave him a teddy to hold on to while it was done.
They are both happy with it and have been showing them off to their mum and their older brothers. My parents and my wife's parents will see them tomorrow (as it is Matthew's birthday) so I know they will not be pleased.
Congratulations to Matthew and Andrew Colonel! I'm sure they are proud of their studs. Gold studs are such a nice choice for a boy. It is interesting that Matthew got a bigger stud than his brother was there any reason for that?

