And Grow
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"Stay still, Kiddo. I can't get it right if you don't stay still."
Shikamaru pressed a large hand onto is son's shoulder to keep him from bouncing any harder. Shikadai had his eyes shut tight, telling his father he wanted to be surprised when he saw what height he was at today. His mother's grin spread across his face at the sound of the pencil sliding across the wooden doorframe.
"Alright Bambi, let's take a look."
The young one jumped back and pouted at the results.
"That's barely anything!"
Temari, carrying a basket of laundry, stopped walking and stepped into Shikdai's room. She took a glance at Shikamaru and the doorframe littered with marks and measurements. A small laugh escaped her and she placed the basket on the floor next to her husband.
"Don't feel bad. You know, your father was shorter than me when we met."
Shikadai looked to his father for confirmation that it was true and that his mother was not just his mother trying to make him feel better. That same jackal like grin came back on his face when Shikamaru rolled his eyes and nodded.
"I'm taller than your mom now. You'll end up taller than me one day. Growing takes time."
"Then Mom will end up the being the shorterest, right?"
"Of course! Your Mom will need you to reach things for her one day."
Temari faked a rather loud cough and brought the attention to her, "If we're done making fun of Mom then maybe now we can start setting the table for dinner. We're having vegetables. Eat them and you might grow a few inches overnight, Bambi."
Shikadai sprinted past her and made his way to the kitchen.
