Giggle Box Boy

Day 267:

There are so many things changing about you, Boy'O, and all for the good...  Up and through the last few days your attempts to laugh weren't more than a raspy gasp ahead of a screeching, uncontrolled squeal!  No form, no chuckle, just a loud "screeeeeeeeeeeech!" with that heart stopping smile to follow...  Now though, those laughs are taking on a bit of shape!  A built up chuckle that turns into a hysterical laugh!  Depending on the reason why, of course.

Today your MeMeow and Grandpa K9 came back through on their way from New Jersey to South Carolina to spend some time with you and have dinner with your mother and me... We all went to our favorite little Italian restaurant, "Cantina de Italia" in Fair Lakes where they have the best Vitello Saltimbocca anywhere in Virginia!  Anyhow, while there, you and me, Son, we had a blast.  Mommy fed you your dinner, but then I got the bottle.  And when the bottle was done. and once we'd finished our dinner, all you wanted to do was laugh and play...   I would make a face, you would giggle.  I would spook you, you would giggle.  I would smile and laugh at you, you would giggle.  You get the picture.

Yes sir, you were giggle box McGoo tonight!  And I was having the time of my life.  And though I love hanging out with great people and having a wonderful dinner with great wine and fine conversation, when I'm laughing with you the World could crumble around me and I'd barely take notice.  Laser focus, I got your number, Son.  Or more, you've got mine...

I love you, Conor.
-Dad