Long-sleeve Shirts

Usually I try to write something insightful about being a corporate dad. One thing I've tried to do is pay closer attention to the little things that make the effort at balance worth it. For example, our baby girl was reaching some important benchmarks that I might have missed had I not been looking. She cruised down the small stairs, walking on her feet while holding on to the side of the coach. She played with a toy horse, making it gallop. She knows how to roll a ball back and forth. She is also beginning to say things like, "wawa" and "bubbles." She is discovering things everywhere, including on my forearms when I read to her. At first, it was sweet having her pat and rub my arms while I was reading. Then, she discovered the hair on my arms and began pulling while I was reading. Needless to say, I had to pause a lot to grimace in silence while my arm hair was being pulled. Far be it from me to discourage my daughter from discovering by yelping out loud. Next time I'll just wear long sleeves.