Coping with the Caveman in the Crib

“The thing about toddlers is that they are uncivilized,” Dr. Karp says. “Our job is to civilize them, to teach them to say please and thank you, don’t spit and scratch and don’t pee anywhere you want. These are the jobs you have with a toddler.”

The article amused me.

The Weight

I just had one of those intense emotional rushes that my son sometimes brings to me. My father, who saw Mavis Staples last night in St. Louis, sent me a youtube link to the Staples Singers and the Band playing "The Weight" for "The Last Waltz." Here's the video. It's worth watching, no matter how many times you've heard the song before.

( The video )

( Nico and my reaction )