speaking of love...

He smiles when I walk in the room,

reaches out when he wants to be held or hugged, 

joyfully (and forcefully!) "pats" me when he's excited, 

slowly blinks those big, beautiful "I love you" eyes, 
giggles when I give him eskimo kisses,

happily buries his face in my chest to cuddle,

 is utterly attentive and overjoyed when I talk to him, 

hugs hard and kisses often.  

It's pretty swell when your baby starts to show their love for you.

It's the best, really.

Sleepless nights, long cries, life complications, less "me" time, messiness, laundry piles, worries - 

all forgotten with one long slobbery, open-mouthed baby kiss.