Miscellaneous Moments

-Kekoa has developed a habit of poking his thumb into his pacifier and sucking on them both together.  It's cute.  However, I am hoping he breaks the habit himself before I have to wean him from both thumb-sucking AND the pacifier.

The thumb-acifier.  And a spoon.  And an imp.

-Spring is here.  Actually, it's more like spring WAS here for one lovely day, and now it's summer.

-I want ice cream.  So much.

-Kekoa has been dreaming of the day when he can grow his own facial hair.  He is trying out the different styles.  What do you think?

The Mr. Tumnus

The "Oops I missed" a.k.a. Soul Patch (with bonus frohawk)

The Fu Manchu

The Caterpillar

The "Shave in the Dark"

-Kekoa has an appointment with an allergist in a couple weeks.  I'm so ready to just figure out what's going on with his little body.  Now that it's short-sleeve weather, he just scratches and scratches his poor arms and legs.  It makes me so sad.

-Josh will be done with his semester in three weeks.  YAY!  Two-thirds done with grad school!  It's starting to feel like there just might be an end in sight...and maybe some sleep?  What a novel concept.

-A parting thought:  have you ever noticed that our society deems some things inherently virtuous?  For example, reading or running.  Just the title "reader" makes people say, "good for you."  Never mind if you're reading drivel, or are completely unable to understand what makes a book good.  The same goes for running.  We have great respect for say, marathon runners.  But extreme running isn't even beneficial for your body!

Anyway.  Readers ARE likely to understand many facets of the human condition, and runners do display discipline.  But a runner who finds motivation from his reputation or a reader who feels superior because of their book list is no more virtuous than anyone else.  And a reader or  runner who becomes consumed with their hobby has violated virtue.

So there's your thought for the day: don't buy into perceived virtue.  And don't let society's perception inflate your view of your own virtue.