Some days you just can’t find a pacifier.
There are seven in rotation, so how they all magically disappear makes no sense. The purpose of buying seven is to prevent this exact situation.
You check all the usual spots. Diaper bag. Jacket pockets. Dishwasher. Stroller. Car seat. Car door. Behind the crib.
You check all the weird spots. Above the refrigerator. Inside the refrigerator. Glove compartment. Sock drawer.
No luck. Bewildered. Annoyed.
But tomorrow? Tomorrow is a new day and things start to look up. You find a pacifier under the sofa. One in the soil of a potted plant. One in a shoe. Two in your work backpack. And so it goes until you find all seven.
The stakes are low with pacifiers, but there is something to learn from this rhythm of life.
Gratefully Dad 