The Kind-Hearted Smart Aleck

I don't normally get personal with my writings, but as my first child was born 6.5 weeks ago and Father's Day was celebrated last Sunday, I thought I'd provide just a few random comments on what I've learned to this point. Breastfeeding in public may be uncomfortable, but is essential The debate has grown on the morality of breastfeeding in public in recent years. Well, 6.5 weeks in, I can tell you there really is nothing to debate. While watching mothers breastfeed their babies in public might be uncomfortable to some of us outsiders, it's essential. What are mothers supposed to do, just stay at home all day every day? What are babies supposed to do? Refrain from exhibiting any signs of hunger while outside of the home? Yeah, good luck with that! Trust me, while seeing women publicly breastfeed may not be comfortable for you, it's far less uncomfortable than the alternative option - a baby constantly crying harder than a man losing a bet on Super Bowl Sunday...