Modern Parenting: A Snapshot

I'm driving down back roads through Niskayuna and Colonie, making a big pointless circle. Because we had a slightly rough morning, and I don't want to wake up The Pip, who fell asleep in his car seat on the way home from lunch:

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And every time we come to a stop sign or red light, I reach into the back to make sure he's still breathing.

That's where I'm at these days. How's your Thursday?

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