Mommy Has Tattoos!
I love that there was an overwhelmingly positive response to bestmommyeber's decision to dye the tips of her hair pink. But how do you all feel about tattoos?
I personally think they are beautiful -- I have a lot of them. Kids love to look and ask about them. That's me and my husband in the photo -- we got matching ones.
But not all responses I've gotten about my tattoos have been positive.
Many years ago while I was still in college and waiting tables, the one on my wrist was slightly visible even though I was wearing a long sleeve shirt. A customer said, "Why did you ruin yourself like that?" I stayed calm and just responded with a smile, "I like it." Then he joked, "You know your kids are going to be born with tattoos." Strange comment, but I just smiled again. I wanted to say more, but I was working to pay for college!
During a diversity event at a former job, one woman even went as far to say that my tattoos were a form of diversity. I studied and worked with students on multi-culturalism in the classroom -- we didn't discuss tattoos.
Tattoos seems to bring out the best and worst in people -- I've seen it firsthand. Strangers feel like they can touch your tattoos, others will judge and think a woman with tattoos is... well, not a lady. But I wear them proudly -- anyone who knows me knows who I am and what I am about. Tattoos are a part of my style.
I know dying your hair pink isn't permanent, and tattoos are, but shouldn't the same rules apply?
CafeMom has some great tattooed mom groups:
- Love it! 87%
- Hate it! 5%
- Other. Describe below. 6%
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shivasgirl
I love my tats.. I have 4 and will be getting two more this year, all have very special meaning to me...they are also all discreetly placed so I can cover if needed...my 20yr old son just got two tats and my three yr old twins have me draw tats on them with pen all the time... dh has them too, we love them form of art, form of expression , one of mine is a form of religious faith, whatever the reason, I LOVE THEM!!!
katzmeow726
I love my tattoos! I taught at vacation bible school last summer, and not only did I see 5 other teaches in my age group (the 4-5 year olds) some of the moms had them too. In fact one of the kids told me her mommy has a tattoo like mine, so she LOVED it. Its not ruining out skin...they are a beautiful form of expression. My tattooos may be small but they each have a meaning to me...so anyone who thinks I have "ruined myself" can kiss my butt....
missv66
Erica37
I see nothing wrong with tattoos,I don't have one myself.But,Its Because I'm to chicken to get one,I have always wanted one on my lower back! Maybe someday!!!
hotfudgesunday
I LOVE tattoos! I have four so far. I would like to get another one this year. I am waiting for my hubby to figure out what he wants for his first one... That's right, I corrupted him ;)
Moomie
I can't say I "LOVE" them...yet. I have plans to get one, and it will be honoring my children. I don't care if a woman has tattoos, it's her choice and no one should judge her on that choice.
mamaof2boys148
i have 4 tattoos and im not done. im going in about a month to get more. they're just a way to express yourself.
cheez1e
I have 3 right now and plan on at least 5 more. I love my tats and anyone judging me on them is in the wrong!
BxMetroMom718
I have 6 and plan to get another one this year...Like everyone else they have special meanings to me and I can't wait for my dd to get older and ask me what they are and why...
MushlRC
I only have one but it has speicial meaning to it. It kind of tells an important story about who I am and it's a sweet little reminder of that for me. Kind of like a good luck charm I can't loose. I don't regret getting it at all. I've had it for nearly 15 years now.