"Really Smart"

"Really Smart" seems to be a phrased used to describe someone if they can navigate something that may be challenging or not understood to the other person.  For instance, a person might be "really smart" if they can make it to your house without special directions. 

But is that really smart?  Are you really smart if you look up directions on Google and then follow those directions using existing, well-marked road signs?  Or, are you just using the resources at hand?

I'd say you'd be really smart if there was no GPS, no paper maps, no road signs and even possibly no roads and you could make it across town to my house without directions.   Now that would be impressive.

Really smart seems to be an overused phrase that describes using resources to your advantage.  Still though, it's nice when someone tells you you're really smart, even if you know you're not. 

The Big Boy Update:  Mister Toad, Mister Mole, Mister Water Rat.  Above his changing table are three paintings I had in my bedroom as a child of the characters from The Wind in The Willows.  The paintings were made by a close family friend and I think fondly of him when I see them.  My son likes to point to them in random order while you change his diaper asking (in baby talk) what each one is.  He asks again and again pointing randomly, as if to trip us up in case we answer inconsistently.  Today, I think he said "mole" back when I answered "Mister Mole."

Update on the fever.  He's much better this morning and today.  No real progression on the few spots on his hands and feet and he's eating well.  Hopefully he'll have a mild case.

The Tiny Girl Chronicles:  Peas!  She had peas for the first time today.  After eating so much rice cereal yesterday, we decided it was time.  She liked them.  She was a mess.  Also, she's still not sick. Fingers crossed.

Right-size Countdown:  8.8 pounds to go