Smile Junkie

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I'm addicted to Baby M's laugh. As Zach put it – it's like a drug. You do something to make him laugh and he rewards you with the deepest belly laugh and biggest grin. You then receive a rush of endorphins. So you try it again. But wait – all you get is a blank stare! So then you try something even sillier and you get the laugh you wanted. But this cycle continues until you realize that you are in the middle of Target singing “Billy Jean” in the voice of Donald Duck. So yes, you get the laugh... but it's not necessarily from the baby. I love the things that make him laugh – the other day is was the theme song to Jaws and a few hours later he thought my kissy faces were standup material. As ridiculous as I look, it's so worth it to see Baby M light up. These moments are precious and I'll trade a few moments of insanity for a baby's laugh.

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  1. Maria WestbrookApril 20, 2011 at 9:22 AM

    I am happy to know that you are so happy and enjoying parenthood too. Baby's truly are a gift from God!!! May God continue to bless you, Zach, and Baby M.

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  2. AbigailApril 21, 2011 at 9:19 AM

    love the new title--very fitting :) I'm definitely a Baby M laughing junkie too! I feel like we're even more pathetic at the nishimoto household. Since Em doesn't laugh yet, we do ridiculous things just for a smile (which is most likely gas induced anyway). Eh...parenthood. :)

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  3. AnonymousApril 22, 2011 at 3:52 PM

    It's so much fun to read how much you are enjoying this this little bundle! He sounds precious. Julie T.

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