Life Lessons from Baby Wheel and Al Bundy

This child is obsessed with body parts. She loves pulling at ears and noses. I've almost been blinded several times as she yells out "Eye!" and then proceeds to stick her finger dead in my eye. At least she's learning so I suppose I can endure a bloody eye gouging or six. But nothing, and I mean NOTHING fascinates this child like the belly button. I don't know why that is, but she's been known to spend hours playing with it. She perpetually lifts her shirt or skirt in public to grab it. It is especially evident first thing in the morning when she gets a bottle. There's an automatic reflex to go to the belly. She doesn't think, she just acts. Once she gets the bottle, it's almost like she's in a trance -- nothing else matters. She becomes one with it.



It kind of reminds me of another influential American:



I see where she's coming from though. There are certain moments that are so comforting and relaxing that I too do the "Al Bundy". Mine is very specific. For me it's watching television with a big bag of spicy nacho cheese doritos, a cold 24oz pepsi and some twizzlers. During these moments, my brain is on energy saving mode - powered down - and I kind of forget where I am. It's extreme vegegitation. I tell you, it's almost like heaven on earth!

As I think about this now, I realize that we grown-ups need more of these moments. I cannot remember the last time I've done this. The craziness of life does not afford many opportunities. Cherish every moment you have to do this. Ah, to be a kid and to play with your belly for hours! Thank you Al and Alayna for this important life lesson! LOL.

What's your Al Bundy moment?

UPDATE: So, the wife reads my post and buys me some Doritos, a Pepsi and some Twizzlers. Ain't she sweet?! That's why I love her. She's the best mail order bride money could buy. Now, time for some delights!! Happy Happy Joy Joy!



(...runs off to go play with my belly...)

--Poppa Wheel