Are you a hobbit?

I have a dear friend and kindred spirit who has come up with a name for our very similar approach to homeschooling, faith and life in general - the Hobbits' Way. I thought I'd take a crack at defining a few characteristics of hobbits ...

* A hobbit is a small person who lives happily in his own small world, with no ambition to move outside it. (OK, I admit describing ourselves as "small people" may be stretching a point!)

* A hobbit loves children and can tend to be an indulgent parent.

* A hobbit's bark is worse than his bite. Think of Farmer Maggot.

* A hobbit is sociable but not a socialite. He enjoys time with friends and family, and if it is enhanced by good food and drink all the better. A hobbit is not, however, a party animal.

* A hobbit is not a natural ascetic. He enjoys his own home comforts to the full, though not to excess. (Hmmm!!! Second breakfast and elevenses may be considered a little excessive by some, though not by a hobbit.)

* A hobbit is naturally inclined to contentment.

* A hobbit has a strong sense of right and wrong.

* A hobbit likes stories, but only those with happy endings.

* A hobbits home is comfortable, but with a tendency towards clutter.

* A hobbit likes routine, but not one that is too demanding. Hobbits like to know what will come next. Despite this hobbits have occasional, unpredictable moments of madness - like Bilbo setting off with the dwarves, or Merry and Pippin setting off Gandalf's fireworks.

* A hobbit likes to curl up in front of a warm fire or under a blanket with a good book and a plate of buttered toast.

* When pushed reluctantly or unexpectedly out of his comfort zone, a hobbit shows unexpected reserves of courage and determination.

The archtypal hobbit? G.K.Chesterton. Equally happy with friends, a glass of good ale and lively conversation in the pub, or at home with his wife and a good roast dinner. Rotund and humorous. Firmly grounded on a solid and joyous rock of Faith.

Any other hobbits out there?