Here are some quick random hits:
- My wife asked recently what I was reading. I answered with a one word, very caveman-esque response “book.” I’ve found that my emotional capacity at any given time can maybe be measured by the number of words I use to respond to questions. It’s been a one-word season for me given how much is on my plate right now. “Book” has become the symbolic word for all responses that my wife deems overly cognitive and less than connecting.
- Colin’s been in a habit of late of partying by himself in his crib for 1-2 hours after we put him down for the night. I’ve walked by his room multiple times when he’s been yelling “Go, Cubs, Go!” The Wrigley Field sign I put in his room fires him up apparently, but I’m feeling good about passing on the legacy (or at least feeling as good as I should considering what he has to look forward to).
- In some of the little free time I do have these days, some of the most restful times I’ve had have been spent reading some of the Harry Potter books. In the last two months I’ve read the first three and they’ve served as a great escape from the headier stuff I usually am reading. I decided to read the series out of my enthusiasm for the “Order of the Phoenix” Potter movie and so I wanted to work my way through the books to get to that specific book. I’m really enjoying the books so maybe that’s affirming once again that I might have media interests similar to junior highers. I’ve found this to be more relaxing than the dozens of shows on today about solving murders or hospital dramas.
- I had my first conflict resolution session with my son (almost 2 yrs old). I was putting on a shirt and the neck hole was a bit tight. One of the buttons pressed in on his face and apparently hurt him. He then got mad at me and gave me his mad, “Go!” That’s his way of saying, “Get away from me you meanie!” He settled down with his mom and then I came over to him. He then points at his face and says, “Dada, ouwee!” I told him I was sorry and asked him for a hug. He gave me a hug and we’re good now. Last week he had a situation in a bath with Morgan where Morgan tried shampooing his hair for him and got it all in his eyes. He kept repeating to me and Christine “Bubbles…Eyes” while pointing to Morgan. Dude’s very aware of who’s the source of the pain anytime he gets hurt.
I REALLY enjoy Harry Potter. Way more than what I openly express in public 🙂 I read the 7th book in 7.5 hrs at CSU 2007, determined that NO ONE was going to spoil the ending for me. *Sigh*… such a good series.
by the way, I never commented but I liked your post a couple months ago from the first potter book…very insightful..hope things are well in texas!