Civics

We'll call this a lesson in Civics. Civics = "A social science that deals with ... the rights and duties of citizenship." We are all citizens of this family, inasmuch as we give loyalty to and receive safe harbor from our family. We all take part in the runnning of the household and the working through of conflicts. We collectively explore the darts and pleats of giving to and receiving from others. We recognize that we are a whole which is something wholly different than, and yet celebratory of, the individuals within it.

Recently, Kieran was ready for a summer haircut. Lulu is napping, the time is ripe. We get it all set up and dig in (literally -- Kieran's hair has the texture of rope). Halfway through, Lulu is up. Kieran spends the next two hours with half a haircut. And, he was still smiling!