Holding The Baby

When my wife, Sharon, has to leave for work early, as she does once or twice a week she often takes our son, Harry, with her on her travels and drops him off with a grandparent or female member of our church family. Sometimes, though, daddy has the priviledge of a few hours of Harry time and together we read, "chat" and practice walking or knocking down towers of blocks. This morning, however, Harry's not feeling 100%- I think it's teeth. And so, this morning alongside my role as teacher and protector I am nurse, cooler of fevers and soother of pains. I'm not at all concerned about his wellfare; he's no trouble at all really and his Nana will be here at 10:45.