I used to think that love for your child came from sacrifice and the hard work of parenting-- having true charity where you honestly think of someone else's needs before yourself-- and that loving someone that much and so unconditionally was the true joy of parenthood. But this weekend, I found out that I was wrong.
This is the true joy of parenting:
Hearing your baby laugh for the first time. He first laughed Friday afternoon. It was just half a giggle amidst his babbling to me, but definitely a real laugh. He then proceeded to laugh more later in the day as I twirled him. Matthew and I spent all weekend finding out different ways to make Jaeden laugh. It is such a thrill to hear his giggle time and time again. There is no other sound like it in the world.
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I absolutely agree, a baby's laugh is a thrilling sound. I can't wait to see that little guy tomorrow!!!
Oh, and you two as well. ;-)
When Henry was about six weeks old I got him to giggle for the first time, and I really thought my heart would explode with delight. I looked around me to see if it was even possible that I had witnessed this joyful moment all by myself. It remains one of the shining moments of my life. Thanks for sharing! He's so precious!
Can't wait to meet him!
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