The Goal of a Grin

Baby grins and smiles might just be the sweetest and most precious gifts we receive as parents. In the early days when our babies aren't very interactive yet, we long for that first grin, coo, and giggle. I love seeing how hard people work to get a half second grin from babies. I love how people don't care if they know you or your baby, if they are in a large crowd, or how "cool" they are, they will do anything to get that smile. We all do it! We talk in high pitched, silly voices, smile, and make silly faces just hoping our baby will return the favor. And when they do, we proudly say "there's a smile!!" Big, toothless, bright eyed, baby smiles are always sure to put a smile on anyone's face.