Best Baby Milestones

I was reading my Parents magazine, and there was a poll for favorite baby milestones. Most people said that the baby's first smile was their favorite, and then the laugh was second. Last place was baby's first wave. I would have to say my favorite milestone so far has been and probably will always be your laugh. Your giggle is just about the most wonderful sound God has made. Your laugh is like a burst of jubilation (that's a vocabulary word this week with my 8th graders), and when I hear your giggle, one just can't help but laugh too. It's contagious. It's sweet. It's sooooo adorable.

Ok, ok...so I admit, my second favorite milestone is definitely the smile. Your smile has a smiliar effect. But my favorite part about that is actually MAKING you smile. You can be all serious, and then when I catch your attention, you look at me with those big, serious eyes. And all of sudden, your whole face transforms, and that grin spreads across your perfect little face. It's like utter magic, and it makes me feel sooo good.

Who knew such simple little things could touch the heart of a parent so easily?