little thrills

it's a simple pleasure. after bath, nice clean hair, silky from conditioner. a few nights ago we cozied up after bath in front of what will probably be one of the last fires of the year, in the living room, and braided. the feel of little bee's hair running through my hands, criss-crossing all the way down (so long!), it is certainly one of the perks of the job. it is a small reward after all the mini-tantrums that this junior teenager has been throwing my way.

and the result the next day is almost as thrilling. call me crazy, but sometimes i get giddy the night before, almost like a kid on christmas eve (but not quite!), anticipating taking those braids out and revealing some wild hair. that 80's hair is just so fun!