The Joy of Babies

Monday, April 27, 2009

The Joy of Babies Current mood: adventurous Category: Life The Joy of Babies I am thirty years old, happily married and I have a son that is 13 months old. His name is Alex. He is so darned cute. We love babies because they are cute, but there are other reasons. For social purposes, having a baby is like having a dog. Dogs go right up to anyone new and begin licking him or her without thought; such is the friendliness of a baby. I cannot estimate of how many men have smiled at me when they observe me helping Alex walk in public. How many people feel more comfortable in casual conversation with someone that has a baby? He looks so cute, and he is very cuddly. Women especially seem to have this attraction to babies, especially when my wife is around. Attractive women walk up and start conversations with us, and coo and giggle with Alex and his precious smiles. This is so enjoyable, but then in addition to walking there are the landmark behaviors such as new words. Every new word is like gold coming from a sweet little baby boy. Then, of course, there are added excuses to go on walks and visit places with my wife. We went to the Button Wood Park zoo yesterday, and almost everyone there was doing the same thing with his and/or her youngsters. How many of us would go on these additional social excursions if it were not for the precious gift of new life to this world? Alex, as my wife puts it is an, “Easy baby.” He does not complain often and he is very happy in general. Perhaps, this is why so many people in passing take the time to say, “Hi” and “Your baby is so cute!” 4:03 PM 1 Comments (Add Comment) | 0 Kudos Translate Edit Remove