Beard Boy

The following conversation really, really happened today with Ryan.  Ryan is 17.  He has a beard and is very, very proud of that beard.

Ryan:  MOM!  Oh my God!!  Come here!

I go into the bathroom where he's standing in front of the mirror.

Ryan: Look...history!  First time ever.  I have food in my beard!!!

Me: Ewww, that's disgusting! 

Ryan:  No, this is aweso...oh wait.  It's just a feather.  Damn it!

Ryan loves his beard.  Loves the fact that his started in the 8th grade.  Is proud of the fact that he is one of the few high school seniors that can grow one. 

Ryan's beard is a topic of conversation.  Mostly with himself, but it's still a topic of conversation.