my daughter rules!

Hey everyone,

Just a quick report.

Yesterday Sarah and I took Daisy to her four-month pediatrician's appointment. All day we waited with trepidation for the administering of another round of vaccines. Like all babies who get their first "jabs," Daisy at two months cried and cried, her face all red and her mouth agape, when the needles first went in. It's a new experience of pain, and they don't know why it's happenning, of course.

We expected the same this time around. Daisy seemed awfully cheerful during her exam, which made us feel all the more horrible about the impending misery. However, when the time came and the shots were given, Daisy let out a tiny whimper and then settled herself within seconds! Unbelievable. She's a tough one, dat little Daisy is. I was impressed -- and relieved.

Here's a pic of her from a month or so back; I need to get some new ones from Sarah.

my late goatee

For those interested, here is at least one picture of my recent facial hair experiment. I'll try to find two.

Please share your thoughts on my appearance in the photo(s). I expect long, detailed comments that explore the many ways in which my face might be read. I'm sure you have nothing better on which to spend your time...