It just so happened that I was uploading pictures from the camera today and noticed that I had individual shots of all the Alleys (save myself). So I just couldn't resist posting one of each. The first two are, of course, me just reveling in my kids' cuteness. The last, however, leads one to wonder...why is Will taking a picture of himself? And why on earth does he have his head turned at an awkward angle? Well, dear readers, it's all about the beard. For weeks he had been growing this majestic red beard. And for weeks he had been debating with himself about shaving. It was the request from his wife to go to the beach mixed with the fear of having a strange beard-tan if he chose to shave afterwards that led to his spontaneous decision to do away with his whiskers. He was so hasty, in fact, that he had already shaved the right side of his face before he realized that he simply had to have a picture of his glorious red beard (thus the awkward head angle). And now I have to listen to him moan about the loss of said beard. The beard is always more glorious on the other side of the fence.
It just so happened that I was uploading pictures from the camera today and noticed that I had individual shots of all the Alleys (save myself). So I just couldn't resist posting one of each. The first two are, of course, me just reveling in my kids' cuteness. The last, however, leads one to wonder...why is Will taking a picture of himself? And why on earth does he have his head turned at an awkward angle? Well, dear readers, it's all about the beard. For weeks he had been growing this majestic red beard. And for weeks he had been debating with himself about shaving. It was the request from his wife to go to the beach mixed with the fear of having a strange beard-tan if he chose to shave afterwards that led to his spontaneous decision to do away with his whiskers. He was so hasty, in fact, that he had already shaved the right side of his face before he realized that he simply had to have a picture of his glorious red beard (thus the awkward head angle). And now I have to listen to him moan about the loss of said beard. The beard is always more glorious on the other side of the fence.
6 comments:
I bet the beard made his patients think he was older than 25, and my grandchildren are getting cuter by the minute.
What is it with guys and beards? I had to beg Pete to shave his. Crazy.
On the other side of the face, you mean!
(Sorry about previous comment...Spell check let me down.)
To answer the question "what is it with guys and beards":
1) Masculinity: They can make you feel like a man.
2) Ambition: They fulfill a pubescent boy's dream.
3) Time Management: Men who don't have to shave every day can save MINUTES that can be later used for something else: 1) cooking, 2) laundry-folding, 3) looking in the mirror and admiring one's beard, etc.
4) Social skills: Men admire other men's beards and will often complement them... making the awkward small talk escalate to brotherhood in no time.
5) Temperature management: The myth that a beard makes one feel hotter is simply that...a myth. Research shows that beards in fact produce enzymes that help regulate facial heat. (please, trust me on this. do NOT try to fact check...)
6) Spirituality: There's no evidence of this, but we're all pretty sure Jesus had a beard. So, if it was good enough for him...
These are just a few responses that may enlighten you ladies to the truth (almost-biblical-truth) that beards are awesome.
Dear Will's beard,
I'm sorry you had to go. But you'll be back. I know it...and far more glorious than ever.
Sincerely,
Justin's beard
will, i think you should use that picture on your doctor nametag. makes you look all official and yet approachable.
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