Lydia Grace Barron and Molly Joy Barron

She LAUGHED! Lydia often makes happy sounds and gurgles and squeals from time to time (especially when lying on her favorite mat with the mirror and lights at Omi's house), but I haven't really heard her totally and completely giggle or laugh. Until last night! I was holding her upright (she loves to sit up like a big girl but can't do it on her own yet) on the counter in our bathroom in front of the mirror. She LOVES to look at herself in the mirror. I had my face right next to hers and was talking to her about what we could see in the mirror and suddenly she let out the BIGGEST burp I have ever heard in my life! It suprised me so much that I started laughing almost uncontrollably (seriously - this was an enormous burp for such a little girl!). Suddenly she laughed too! Oh my gosh, it was the cutest sound my ears have ever heard. She did it once...then again and once more. This wasn't just a happy quick squeal... it was a REAL giggly laugh and I loved it so much! What a fun moment that was. She looked very pleased with herself. Today I'm home from work and naturally I've tried to reproduce last night's event, but to no avail. Much like when she first smiled at me, she did it 2 or 3 times and I didn't see it again for a week or more. I've been eager for this little one to giggle... Oliver and I often fake a laugh and giggle for her and she smiles at us, but doesn't copy. She's getting there now though! Oh my gosh, I wish you'd heard it and seen her proud face... cutest thing ever.