Giggles are my most favorite new sound. Cries are the most frustrating sound. Colin is really getting a personality and now giggles when something is funny and cries when he just wants something and isn't in need. He doesn't always like laying on the floor alone. I have to get down on the floor with him or look down at him and talk to him continuously for him to be happy. Otherwise he cries and it is not a quiet cry.
A couple of days ago I think he started teething. He just cries for no reason while I am holding him. I rub his gums and he calms down. Combine that with the massive amounts of drool coming out of his little mouth and I think we have the beginnings of teething on our hands. I am so not looking forward to this. Can't he just have all his teeth pop out overnight? I think I could handle one night of crying, but not months and months. I have started putting wet washcloths in the freezer to have on hand for him to chew. So far he likes them, but he can't hold them in his mouth, so I have to hold it for him. I get nearly nothing done during the day because of his need for constant attention.
To compensate for the fussiness, Colin started giggling. Real, honest-to-goodness laughing. He was doing "shrieking" for laughter, but now it is so cute! He does this little giggle that makes my heart just melt and I started laughing. I'm not always sure what will do it, but whenever he starts giggling, I keep doing whatever I am doing to keep it going. I love it!
I love being Colin's mommy. It really is the absolute most joyful experience of my life. Even with the teething. I'll take it all.
In less than 2 weeks I am heading back to work 3 days a week. I'm not excited about it, but everyday that I go to work means that I can look forward to the next day when I get to stay home with my little sweetheart.
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