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| We are fierce! |
I sat my sons down and asked them some questions about their mohawks. Here is the scoop straight to you from our dining room table. First up is Elijah, a 9 year old homeschool student.
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| Let's see the side view. |
Mom: How did you end up with a mohawk?
E: My brother wanted to have a mohawk so I asked my older brother if I could have one.
Notice how he did not ask for mom or dad's permission?
Mom: What was your parents' reaction to your new haircut?
E: You(mom) just said nice and dad said nice.
I distinctly remember saying nice with a sarcastic tone in my voice. Does that make me a better mom?
Mom: What do we need to know about you and your mohawk? No comment was given, just a funny look in my direction. You know one of those "have you lost your marbles" looks.
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| Mr. Tough Guy |
Mom: Are you some kind of homeschool rebel?
E: What's a rebel? After I explained the meaning of rebel he said, I guess sort of.
Mom: Do you ride a bike? Being my obnoxious self, I meant motorcycle.
E: Not anymore. He didn't catch what kind of bike I was referring to.
Mom: Why?
E: I'm too busy playing basketball.
Mom: Is there any question you would like to ask me?
E: Why do you make me take showers?
Mom: No comment. In defense of my apparently bad child raising, it is shower night.
And now for my interview with Nathan an almost 13 year old homeschool student.
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| He claims he was not trying to look mean. |
Mom: How did you end up with a mohawk?
N: I thought it would look pretty cool so I told my brother to give me one or life would be miserable for him. The brother being threatened is 16 and at least two feet taller than he is. Behold the power of the younger brother!
Mom: How could you make your older brother's life miserable?
N: Annoy him, go in his room, take his backpack and run out, hide all of the fruit and milk in the house. This older brother is notorious for eating the last apple in the house, has been accused of eating 5 apples in one day, and likes to drink a big glass of milk with his protein powder.
Mom: Are you some kind of homeschool rebel?
N: No. Homeschoolers can't be cool? He said this with a sarcastic tone.
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| Nathan has inherited my curly hair and is not too happy about it! |
Mom: What do we need to know about you and your mohawk?
N: It's very cool. I like my mohawk. This was said after a blank stare and then a quizzical look like I was trying to get him into trouble.
Mom: What do you want to be when you grow up?
N: A sniper in the Army. Um, no comment.
Mom: Is there any question you would like to ask me?
N: Do you ever spend more than $100.00 on a pair of shoes?
Mom: I don't think I've ever spent $100.00 on one pair of shoes. After my answer I was given an approving look.
So there you have it, the story behind the story. I think they need to trim their hair.
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