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"I got sushineeee, on a cloudy day." I sung playfully, tilting my hat towards Royalty. I handed her our invisible mic.
"When it's cold outsideeee, I got the month of May." She knew almost every old school song ever made, thanks to my moms.
Royalty placed our imaginary mic up to Lailah's lips. Of course she didn't know the words so all she did was clap her small hands and make spit bubbles.
I chuckled and helped her place the pacifier back inside her mouth."At least you're on beat Lay."
It was Sunday, clean up day at the Brown's house. Really, Sunday is most black folks day to clean and straighten up.
My boy Mijo had some shit to take care of our of state so I told him I'd watch my niece for him. My own little mama ain't as little anymore. She's growing up. So, when I do get a lil' bit of baby fever, I end up going to get one of my nieces or nephews.
I've always loved lil' kids, which is why I was so excited when I found out Ro was on the way.
I helped Royalty vacuum her room and fold her clothes. She's pretty independent so I didn't have to do much.
I straightened up my room and everything else, wiping down the counters and allat'. Once I was satisfied, I picked Lay up and headed up the stairs to shave. I was starting to look a little rough.
I pulled her bouncer seat towards the bathroom door so I could keep her in eye sight. She began slapping her hands around and babbling at the mouth.
Lil' bit be really trying to have a conversation with me. I just nodded and pretended like I understood her.
"Huh? Oh word? Woooow that's crazy." I chuckled and she smiled. She reached up and tugged at my goatee then scrunched her face up.
"Don't worry, ya unc about to get it together."
I reached inside the cabinet, grabbing my shaving cream and shaver. I heard the pitter-patter of tiny feet coming up the steps and shook my head.
"1,2,3-"
"HEY DADDY!" Royalty bounced inside the bathroom eyeing everything set out before me.
"Wassup mama?"
"Ooooh, can I help you put the stuff on your face?" She was so infatuated with my shaving utensils.
I nodded and helped her up onto the counter.
"You really need to shave dad. Its growing all on your cheeks." She ran her finger across my cheekbone making me chuckle.
"Leah likes it."
"Seems like you two are getting pretty serious."
This little girl man.
"Whatchu mean by serious little lady?"
She shrugged innocently."Dunno' just heard it in a movie once."
I laughed loudly, running my tongue across my lips. I mean, of course I would say we're 'serious'. We have been together for some months now, and it's the longest relationship I've ever been in.
