Well, I did it. I went into work on Monday in 70s garb and all. Got quite a few stares, a lot of jokes, and even a couple of compliments. I went home and shaved off the moustache. And upon looking in the mirror, I was reassured that it simply doesn't work without facial hair. I reminded myself of the "Kids In The Hall" character who is "cool, hip and 45." Blech.

And so I got my hair cut. It was the first time in almost two years that I hadn't had my hair highlighted at the same time. It's also shorter than I'm used to. There's still a hint of blonde up top, but on the most part it's back to my original dark brown.

I was afraid that Avi wouldn't recognize the new look of his dad. But I woke him up this morning and he smiled, pretty much knowing exactly who it was. Good thing, too: Because I sure as hell confused some people at work who were expecting a guy with a beard and long-ish hair...

Most overused joke to rank on me today: "Little boy, are you lost?" (Because I now look 14 without the facial hair.)

Most popular retort to the above: "Oh sure... go ahead and laugh. But I get to fly on Southwest for free when accompanied by an adult!"

All in all, it's a nice look for now. But the goatee will probably come back. Either out of laziness and reluctance to shave every day, or our to the reluctance to look at my fat chin in the mirror.

And this evening -- a pleasant surprise! I picked up Avi from day care. When I got home, K was already home. And had dinner on the table. The dining room table. With the high-chair pulled out and everything! It made me realize that it had been far too long since we had actually eaten at that table as a family. Usually it's one or both of us pacing around the kitchen multi-tasking while trying to get Av fed and trying to restrain him from throwing food all over the place. Then dinner usually becomes an afterthought done seapartely. We certainly need to do this more often -- and I'm guessing next time it's my turn to cook...

Been looking through a lot of blogs. Some are great. Some are original. And some have results to those wacky "quizzes" on them. You know... "Which character on the O.C. Are You?" or "What type of vegetable do you most identify with?" I've made it my mission to come up with something original and develop the same type of quiz. With pictures and everything. Any suggestions? (Okay -- I know I just said it would be completely original, but suggestions wouldn't be cheating, would it?)

Currently listening to an unplugged version of Incubus's "Pardon Me." Passionate...

9 days until the Peter Himmelman concert -- and we still don't have a babysitter for Av! May seem trivial, but this will be the first time we've left him at home with a babysitter (aside from leaving him with grandparents). I need to line someone up... In fact -- if you're trustworthy and in the DC area, give me a shout!