Working For Smiles

It's 7:17am and TJ was a little more fussy than usual last night so he and I are downstairs listening to the coffee brew. Mommy is getting some more sleep.

At one month old he is ever more aware of his surroundings. He is learning that he can interact with his world. He is learning that the two faces he sees everyday are worth looking at. So, he tries to mimic them.

And so we try to coax that first smile out of him. We smile so much it makes our faces hurt. However, when that little cheek twists and turns upwards just a little its worth it.

In his little bouncy seat he stares at the toys hanging from the bar. His eyes are wide open. He waits as if they are going to do something. Or, he is just absorbing everything he comes into contact with and little hanging toys that move with his bouncing are the coolest thing ever. Sometimes I think that makes him smile too.

Life is good.

Coffee is ready.