I can think of no other sound more endearing than a giggling pooklet.
Here is a louder, more sustained variation in honor of the pooklet's 10-month birthday.
Tuesday, September 23, 2008
Monday, September 15, 2008
day in the life of a pooklet
i love the undaunted smile on pooklet's face in the last frame, despite an unsuccessful attempt at petting the cat who knows better.
Saturday, September 13, 2008
Babies make everything better
I was struck yesterday by how I've changed since becoming a parent.
Twice I was in line between a parent with a crying infant in a stroller, and both times I was filled with compassion and joy. Anyone, parent or not, can surmise why an infant cries, how they only have one form of communication, and forgive them (and the parent) of what can be perceived as a nuisance, but I'm certain that before I had a baby of my own, I never had such pleasant visceral reactions to such an unlikely distraction.
I've also found myself keen on the idea of having four children (though the wife would probably cap it at three), something I never would've appreciated as a bachelor.
huh.
Twice I was in line between a parent with a crying infant in a stroller, and both times I was filled with compassion and joy. Anyone, parent or not, can surmise why an infant cries, how they only have one form of communication, and forgive them (and the parent) of what can be perceived as a nuisance, but I'm certain that before I had a baby of my own, I never had such pleasant visceral reactions to such an unlikely distraction.
I've also found myself keen on the idea of having four children (though the wife would probably cap it at three), something I never would've appreciated as a bachelor.
huh.
Boring Medical Journal entry 2
Medi-log entry 2, September 12, 2008:
For years, I've had occasional knee-buckling when I walk, which I've never thought much of. But lately, perhaps because it's coincided with slight pain from running, I went in to check it out. After all, it's just weird to have your knee give out periodically when you're at work just walking to the printer.
Here are the diagnoses of my $10 appointment:
Dr. assessed my left knee tendon as slightly softer and inflamed than it should be, and diagnosed tendonitis. Referral to physical therapy.
Right knee tendons feel fine, but given my history of impact, diagnosed it as patellofemoral pain syndrome (whatever). Referral to physical therapy.
Itchy patch on back of neck: fungus (how embarrassing). Prescribed Clotrimazole, which I passed on buying then because I thought we had some, but after cleaning out the creams and ointments drawer at home, found none.
Scalp scabs and severely itchy ears: dandruff. Prescribed Nizoral shampoo (Ketoconazole). The Selsun Blue she'd prescribed last wasn't relieving me of . That's twice I've bought that expensive blue stuff for naught.
I can't wait to see the physical therapist, which I passed on seeing the first time I was referred (shoulder pain). My doctor said I'd need to strengthen my quads, which I'm not looking forward to.
On another exercise note, I've discovered the rowing machine at work since I'm not supposed to do the treadmill and elliptical because of my weak knees. I like it, but I'm expecting pain effects of it tomorrow. Here's to new habits.
For years, I've had occasional knee-buckling when I walk, which I've never thought much of. But lately, perhaps because it's coincided with slight pain from running, I went in to check it out. After all, it's just weird to have your knee give out periodically when you're at work just walking to the printer.
Here are the diagnoses of my $10 appointment:
Dr. assessed my left knee tendon as slightly softer and inflamed than it should be, and diagnosed tendonitis. Referral to physical therapy.
Right knee tendons feel fine, but given my history of impact, diagnosed it as patellofemoral pain syndrome (whatever). Referral to physical therapy.
Itchy patch on back of neck: fungus (how embarrassing). Prescribed Clotrimazole, which I passed on buying then because I thought we had some, but after cleaning out the creams and ointments drawer at home, found none.
Scalp scabs and severely itchy ears: dandruff. Prescribed Nizoral shampoo (Ketoconazole). The Selsun Blue she'd prescribed last wasn't relieving me of . That's twice I've bought that expensive blue stuff for naught.
I can't wait to see the physical therapist, which I passed on seeing the first time I was referred (shoulder pain). My doctor said I'd need to strengthen my quads, which I'm not looking forward to.
On another exercise note, I've discovered the rowing machine at work since I'm not supposed to do the treadmill and elliptical because of my weak knees. I like it, but I'm expecting pain effects of it tomorrow. Here's to new habits.
Friday, September 12, 2008
a little art in the life of stockton
today was date night. pookie got a babysitter. i got flowers.
sadly, though, i was hoisted on my own petard because as i was secretively getting off the bus a stop early and walking to the store to buy flowers, she was walking with the pooklet to meet me for the first time at the bus stop.
once we sprung the surprises on each other via cell phone, i walked to where my family was waiting and, listening to 'dear refuge of my weary soul' (an indelible grace hymn remake i've memorized to sing), i walked along a footpath to see my wife standing beautifully in the setting sun underneath a giant tree holding our baby.
we walked the rest of the way home and near our house, i picked the pooklet up and put him on my shoulders.
now that's a moment i wish i had a photograph of.
sadly, though, i was hoisted on my own petard because as i was secretively getting off the bus a stop early and walking to the store to buy flowers, she was walking with the pooklet to meet me for the first time at the bus stop.
once we sprung the surprises on each other via cell phone, i walked to where my family was waiting and, listening to 'dear refuge of my weary soul' (an indelible grace hymn remake i've memorized to sing), i walked along a footpath to see my wife standing beautifully in the setting sun underneath a giant tree holding our baby.
we walked the rest of the way home and near our house, i picked the pooklet up and put him on my shoulders.
now that's a moment i wish i had a photograph of.
Tuesday, September 9, 2008
the pooklet in the place to be
oh, how rich the delights that unfold in the midst of the mundane!
the venues that define your days when you become a parent are often suburban and dull, but the delightful behavior of a pooklet can transform all of that and take you to a distant, magical fairyland!
today at costco pumping gas, i played peekaboo with the wee pook as i normally do, but today he started waving at me. i responded and waited. then, after a few moments, I began waving the same awkward up and down hand wave at him, and he waved back!
the venues that define your days when you become a parent are often suburban and dull, but the delightful behavior of a pooklet can transform all of that and take you to a distant, magical fairyland!
today at costco pumping gas, i played peekaboo with the wee pook as i normally do, but today he started waving at me. i responded and waited. then, after a few moments, I began waving the same awkward up and down hand wave at him, and he waved back!
Saturday, September 6, 2008
mini milestones
today was the first time i read to the pooklet (from mo willems' pigeon book) where he listened and looked without grabbing for the pages. he even giggled when i did the dog voice.
that's some quality parent satisfaction.
incidentally, i did my best british accent for the reading. i wonder if that helped focus him.
here's the pic of the day. we played 'quiddler' (scrabble in cards form) and this is pooklet sitting on his uncle's lap looking at his cards.
and here's a funny sleeping pose we caught him in today. ah, perchance to dream... perchance to be boneless.
that's some quality parent satisfaction.
incidentally, i did my best british accent for the reading. i wonder if that helped focus him.
here's the pic of the day. we played 'quiddler' (scrabble in cards form) and this is pooklet sitting on his uncle's lap looking at his cards.
and here's a funny sleeping pose we caught him in today. ah, perchance to dream... perchance to be boneless.
Friday, September 5, 2008
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