Zee opted for the crochet hat!

Poor thing, she freaked out when she first saw me almost "bald", despite mom's preparations and her sisters' encouragements. (Wiss and I had decided to shave it off since it was falling in industrial quantities. but i still have my eyebrows, and a few patches, so it's not that bad yet!)No, really, habibti Zee, she was very brave. soon enough she was hugging and touching my head, preferring the crocheted hat to the bandana... Funny thing kids' emotions! they surpass everything. Loulwa's reaction was, of course, "cool", the teenager that she is. Ammoura was a bit lost, trying to act brave and remembering the last time i had lost my hair and how odd that had made her feel. Thank God, the three girls seem to be ok with it now. i have explained a bit what's going on and have informed them that i would be away more often from home. They understand. They are good girls, habibati. Hope all goes for the best for them.