Baby At Play

I was getting dinner ready the other night and as I was prepping, I heard little feet and big feet pattering quickly. Soon after, a deep "Arrrr!!", followed by a high squeal and laughing. Ryan was chasing Emilia around the house with "Arrrs!!" and Emilia was giggling, and laughing, and tumbling in between, as she ran away.

Squeals and laughter. Now I know why parents like staying at home. It's cause play time at home is really fun time for all of us. It's where the kids are most comfortable to do what they do, and laughter and games are an everyday norm. While crying is also an everyday norm (which seems to be filtered out now), I look forward to hearing my kid laugh every day. I can't think of any other environment that has laughter every day. It's just one of the little things that makes having a kid pretty awesome. She makes a stressful, tiring day suddenly vanish, and I end my day with snuggles, laughing, and baby fun. Even the crying is endearing, because a simple hold and snuggle makes everything all better. Yup.. I'm really cherishing these days. I hear it's all different come teenage years!

Some recent photos of play time...

Just thrown into the rub-a-duck-duck inflatable.

The clapping game with dad.

All happy.

Not so happy.. put down the camera already and help me!

Break time for some finger snacking.