Tough Love

That's the problem when you have a child - a whole new kind of thinking has to evolve.

I've decided that there is nothing on the planet more infectious the a baby's laugh. Take the most hardened, roughed-up, stoic individual and put them next to a baby who has just learned to laugh, and I would bet that baby would win.

Add to that now the fact that it's your own child - it's like heaven! Such a beautiful thing...

That is, until you realize that the cause of raucous laughter is you getting kicked in the stomach by your baby, doubling over in (mock) pain, and letting out a whoosh of air. And mom's helping! I mean, don't get me wrong, but why should my supposed discomfort be the cause of such hilarity?

I'm sure this is foreshadowing events of the future:

"Look at the lovely dress Mom bought for me!"

"That's nice dear. It's very sweet."

"Yes, and it was on sale - only $570 instead of $600."

"Oooofff!" (doubling over in pain - a sharp stabbing pain in the region of the back pocket)

"Oh daddy, you're so funny!"

It just too hard to have tough love at this age. I guess that's why daughters always manage to wrap dad around their finger at a young age - it prevents them saying no later; too much habit saying yes.

;)

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Many Mantha Moods

Sammie has been great fun the last few days. She's been very active and interactive with us - cooing, smiling, and fussing - developing her own personality a little more each day. So much so that there is a new facet to her every day and more and more we are seeing that children really do take after their parents. Sammie has decided she's going to sleep like mom (deep with plenty of "nighttime sounds") but wake up like dad (which means not at all).

So just wanted to share with all the newest album with these following highlights.
http://picasaweb.google.com/youngheart80/ManyManthaMoods

Little Sprout


I love my hair.

From Many Mantha M...

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