No Pictures Please

My daughter had her first haircut when she turned one at Kids Hair Salon, Galleria. Since then we go to our salon appointments together except when it will take me a longer time for my hair relaxing and coloring. We often take pictures of each other during our beauty sessions. But that was when she was younger.

At ten going eleven, she does not want me taking pictures of her while her hair's being done. Suplada na. She is entitled to her privacy. Fine. This mommy will not argue.

Do you see the mamarazzi in the mirror? :)


Here's our latest salon trip. I can't get anywhere near her for some pictures. My daughter is growing up fast.


When she is with her friends and cousins, they take pictures of each other like there is no tomorrow. But she feels awkward when I do that with her. She gets embarrassed.

I have been reading online articles about tweens. We all have passed that stage. We know attitudes develop, a different way of thinking of our tweens suddenly surprise us. We know all these will happen. It's different though when you are already the mother dealing with your child. Sometimes it stresses me out. But most of the time, I am a cool mom.

It is said that tweens need to test their independence. They act as adults sometimes but revert to their childish ways for most of the time. The changes they experience physically, emotionally and mentally are all parts of growing up. Mothers like me are just standing closely behind, far behind, hiding somewhere but still looking - willing and able to understand and support the changes that come with the transition as our children reach the different milestones in their lives.

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