How to get your ears pierced in our family...

First, BEG AND PLEAD with your father for at least two years.

Cite numerous examples of pierced friends (to your father).

Point out babies and toddlers with pierced ears (to your father).

After two-year waiting period, assure father via pinky-swear that you will NEVER EVER EVER get your nose or navel pierced.

(Ensure father does not receive said pinky-swear in writing.)

Get mom to drive you to the mall before father changes his mind.

Afterwards, exclaim in an annoyed tone ... "What do you mean I can't take them out for 8 weeks?"

IMAGE 1: before...

IMAGE 2: during...

IMAGE 3: after!