Hair - need I say more?
Oh boy!
And I do mean oh, Boy!
It’s about The Kid’s hair. He’s got that grooming thing going on now.
And, I must say, he looks pretty dapper!
In the morning getting ready for school, we hear him thinking out loud: “Which gel today? The one that makes them want to run their hands through my hair? Which cologne?" Then we hear humming. Water running, straightening the collar; another quick glance in the mirror – lights off and he’s out the door.
"Bye," he calls out with a smile. He heads to the bus stop, a spring in his step. This is one confident and happy guy.
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In the meantime, we’re going to have to rearrange a few shelves in the bathroom, to make room for his stuff.
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