smile.

 i was always told that laughter makes you healthier and that it is contagious.  i was always told to smile too; life could always be worse so appreciate what you have.  i used to be known to some of my friends (like in middle school) as smiley, because i always smiled, i always drew smiley faces.  smiling makes you happy, it puts you and others in a better mood.  but now, a small smile means so much more.  when i see little Zoey give me a huge smile, i can't help but smile.  her smiles make my heart melt, my eyes get teary, and my happiness grow by an uncountable amount.  she just has recently started smiling because she is playing or in a good mood (not just gas) and it is my new life goal to keep a smile on her face.  i don't ever want to see her frown, because i know how happy it makes me to see her smile.  

her baby smile and her little giggles are the best thing since sliced bread, and i don't know how anyone could not melt when they see them.  i never knew such a small little smile could make me feel the way hers does. :)

Zoey, my dear, i can't promise to keep a smile on your face, because eventually we will fuss and argue, i will have to punish you for being bad, i will have to say no to something you want, and you will be angry with me.  but for now, i will do everything i can to keep you smiling because i don't want you to be sad.  just keep smiling and giggling my precious little munchkin!