Being the Manny

This is my nephew, Levi Harris. He's a few days old in this photo. He's pretty cool, even for a baby. I can already tell he has a personality and I'm excited to see how it develops. I hope to be a positive influence in the future.

I'm learning about babies. How to take care of them, change their diapers, what the crying means, etc. It isn't too hard if you don't mind getting your hands dirty, and his poop has no stentch yet...yet.

I liked the idea of having kids in high school. I've learned from different people and studies to question having kids. Why did I want them? I think at the time I wanted only what I knew life offered. It's the path that's implied while growing up and learning. School > Job > Marry > Kid(s) > Send them to school > Retire. Now that I know there are more paths and I don't have to follow that, I'm excited to explore other options. I like kids. I just don't think I want any of my own... Subject to change? Possibly.

Anyway. Taking care of him is my part time job for now. I'm searching for work elsewhere so I can capitalize on my living situation, but it's pretty difficult. I'm only available in the evenings part time and I need to be up early enough to watch Levi. Still, my situation now is pretty sweet. I'm enjoying California. More on that later.