Not So Wordless Wednesday
Sloth—any of various slow-moving arboreal edentate mammals (genera Bradypus and Choloepus) that inhabit tropical forests of South and Central America, hang from the branches back downward, and feed on leaves, shoots, and fruits. (Webster’s) He’s got a bad rep, not that I think he really cares. The Sloth has been associated with somnolence, laziness and a general disinclination for work of any form. He’s a deadly sin for crying out loud!
I would like to offer that our buddy the sloth is not a slacker but rather a highly efficient, well-oiled machine worthy of emulation. Really, the sloth is able to forage food, build nests, socialize and procreate all while sleeping an average of 15-18 hours a day. That’s fairly judicious use of one’s waking hours.
Hey, doing what you do is HARD, man!
=)
“forage food, build nests, socialize and procreate all while sleeping”
Sounds like my hubby….
I took a 3 hour nap yesterday!
Some days I feel exactly like this…..
Jen—Hardest job I’ve ever loved.
Maureen—It’s a guy thing. Years of practice.
PG—Bastard! (Was that out loud?)
Dad of Divas—Most days I feel like this.
Didn’t I see you at the zoo the other day? No, I’m sure it was you.
I’m glad to see you keep a tidy nose (one of the drawbacks of having a good camera eh?)
James—Thanks. I now have “They All Asked For You” officially stuck in my head. It’s cool though–I like the Meters.
Jeff—I’m a picker, what can I say?
My husband is too. You should see the floor board in my van! I’m just glad I wear shoes when I drive. =)
p.s. is this in your “study”? I ask because it closely resembles my husbands space that we lovingly call “the cave”. His “bat-cave” would be a better name for it. I’m scared to walk in there sometimes…
Jen–It is the study. Unfortunately it is not a private space–main thoroughfare for the entire household. All those books on the bookshelf—kids books.
My sloth pic would be in the recliner. If I make the mistake of sitting down, I crash hard. However, that occasionally gives me a second wind to actually wake up and be social with the iPastor when he gets home from work.
I wish I could do that!!! You’re not being lazy, you’re conserving energy for the next task at hand! I call it being a better parent…
Gette–the death sentence for me is if I ever go vertical on the couch—out in less than 5 minutes.
Rob–Can you explain that to my wife?