Some big smiles!
So Maceo is big enough now that I feel comfortable launching him into the air and catching him. It’s the old father and son game that scares the hell out of pretty much everyone else around except for father and son.
Recently I started playing this game with Maceo and I could see it in his eyes that he totally enjoyed it. I say “I could see it in his eyes” because although Maceo smiles, he doesn’t do it all the time for whatever reason. He may grin about something and sometimes give a pretty big smile but it’s usually pretty quick so it’s hard to catch on film unless you just happen to have the camera ready.
Well the other day we had a little extra time to hang out together and just have fun so I tossed him up towards the ceiling a couple of times and I immediately noticed that it looked like he was grinning as soon as he was airborn. I kept going because I wanted to see if he was in fact smiling as a direct reaction to me throwing him up in the air. And sure enough, the more I did it, the more he smiled. The smiles got bigger and lasted longer and I thought he was going to start laughing at any second.
Holly had the tough job of shooting a moving target but she did a great job. The whole room was in glee watching this kid fly in the air and smile repeatedly.
Seeing this happen was the most beautiful thing I’ve ever seen so I thought I should share it on the blog.
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Delightful!!! Mucho love to all…xoxo Ingrid
Comment by Ingrid — January 25, 2010 comment link
MAGIC!!!!!!! I LOVE THIS!!!!!!!! He’s so yummy and beautiful you guys. While I’m not a parent, I do understand what it is to make another’s child smile. There’s sorta no better feeling really, and so I love this for you. Precious beyond beyond.
XOXO
Comment by Alexis — January 25, 2010 comment link
This is the greatest thing I have ever seen!!! Made my day, week and year!
Comment by Auntie Liza — January 25, 2010 comment link
Joe,
It really is a beautiful thing.
Thanks for sharing it with us.
Peace be to you & yours,
Doug
Comment by Doug — January 25, 2010 comment link
Sooooo Amazing!! Love your blog Joe. Love you guys!
Comment by Melinda — January 25, 2010 comment link
THE coolest thing i have seen EVER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Comment by michelle — January 25, 2010 comment link
Beautiful!!!
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Thanks for sharing it!
Comment by Duff — January 25, 2010 comment link
Thank you sooooo much for sharing. You guys are my heros. Keep up the awesome work!
Comment by Leah — January 25, 2010 comment link
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I LOVE this!! I can’t believe how light his hair has gotten.
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Comment by Julianne — January 26, 2010 comment link
This was so happy news! What a beautiful smile Maceo has!
Comment by Johanna — January 28, 2010 comment link
this made my heart happy! keep it up- you have a special little boy there!
Comment by jennifer powell — February 24, 2010 comment link
What a beautiful smile he has! And infectious, too! When I look at those pictures, I can’t help but smile.
Comment by Hailey — August 19, 2010 comment link