Baby Madness

It is a fact being abundantly demonstrated to me of late, that one's IQ drops significantly when one is holding a baby. Perhaps it is because babies are learning things so quickly, that they need to sponge off the thinking power of those around them. I'm not sure why, I just know that it's significantly harder to remember things, plan things, or act intelligently when holding a baby.

Even sleeping babies aren't safe. They emit snorons, making the holder drowsy and prone to staring idly at walls or out windows, contemplating little but their relief that the baby is finally sleeping.

It is amazing how much of one's daily life a baby in the house eats up. For a few weeks there, while "mom" was in summer school, I seemed to be the primary caregiver, having the baby for up to ten hours in a day (sometimes as little as six, but mostly around eight or nine). But even on a "normal" day in Red House when I might only have the baby for three or four hours spread out across the day (although sometimes significantly more even without summer school), it is incredible how hard it is to be productive with the day.

The fact that I'm typing this post with a baby strapped to me seems almost herculean if you ask me.