Ferengi

I just tucked Jonny & Lex into bed for the night. As I leaned in to give Lex a hug, he pulled my arm to his ear and rubbed his ear against me as hard as he could. This reminded me that my son is 1/4 English, 1/4 Greek, & 1/2 Ferengi.

Lex regularly practices the Ferengi art of Oo-mox.
("Oo-mox is the act of massaging a Ferengi's ears (or "lobes") and there is no translation for the word. Because the Ferengi ear is one of their most erogenous zones, massaging the ears causes pleasure and relaxation. Oo-mox, though pleasurable, can also have dangers. It can be very distracting for a Ferengi and may often be employed to distract a Ferengi during negotiations or to coerce them into an action they would otherwise avoid.")

And, ask anyone in my family. You are not part of the family until Lex has sneaked up on you and rubbed his ear on you. The doctor told me this is "normal"...HA! Yeah, right. "Normal" kids bite their fingernails or twirl their hair to reduce stress. My son rubs his ears on whoever or whatever is closest to him at the time, especially if you are wearing something soft. The doctor also told me that Lex would outgrow this habit. WRONG AGAIN! 7 Years and counting....