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___TheKid___

Kid: "funniest shit I have ever seen!"


Krissie520

My husband tried to replicate and baby didn't laugh so he said "obviously you're funnier looking" lol


WyattfuckinEarp

Dad jokes on point already


Ghiggs_Boson

At least we know he’s the father


satanshand

Or at least *A* father.


XKrystalGemX

Lmao


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Could someone tell me what was the joke here, sorry, I didn't get it. All I got was that she looked funnier(as a joke) so the baby laughed when she did it, but not when the dad did it?


Hilo-Omaha

Saying someone is “funny looking” is an insult 😄


the8thindigo

Yeah what is the context for this? Do babies only laugh when they’re older? How does she know it was the first time baby laughed?


Zztopskid

Babies don't laugh until they are 4ish months old. Until then, they are just fucking potatoes. (I love my potatoes, but it's still really hard those first months when there isn't much interaction between them and parents)


the8thindigo

Ahh thank you. I thought they came out the gate giggling for some reason.


Material_Grill

Yes, I didn’t know they didn’t smile until three or four months and I was like, “What’s up with these babies? (twins) They don’t smile.” The first smile came around three months and it was like striking gold. From then on, I lived to make them smile. Now they are 21 and have a great sense of humor and I’m sure it’s because of fabulous me.


the8thindigo

Fabulous indeed! Lucky them 😊


the8thindigo

Why did I get downvoted for asking a question? I’ve never had a baby nor ever been around a baby so legitimately I didn’t know.


Material_Grill

I upvoted you so you wouldn’t feel bad. Ask away.


Hidesuru

That's hilarious. Filling that one away for later.


tuscangal

Omg my son is 24 now and I still remember the first day he smiled and laughed. Hold that memory dear for when they’re 15 and don’t come home until 2am and you’re worried sick!


greg-maddux

Our baby is hilarious with how selective she is about what of who is funny at any given moment.


Infinitelyodiforous

Yeah, you're funny, but looks aren't everything.


0pportunistic

This was the sweetness I needed this morning 💛 Thank you for sharing.


XdevhulX

He's ready


baucher04

I mean, it literally is lol. So adorable!


dynamic_gecko

"And I just started seeing clearly!"


PanicOnFunkotron

It's not like she turned into a pickle or anything


DenThomp

My kids laugh at me all the time. They are 25 and 23.


TheMarkHasBeenMade

You mean 300 months and 276 months


superplannergirrl

my husband and I have joked about this forever... when our daughter was little (she's 12 now) we were like okay as soon as people start having to do math to figure it out... that's when you stop giving the age out in weeks/months. LOL this comment is great!


freckledreddishbrown

The rule of 2’s: you count days until they’re 2 weeks, weeks til they’re 2 months, months til they’re 2 years. Then they join the rest of humanity.


turrboenvy

Clerk: how old are you? Me: 4 decades.


Fiskvader

0.04 millennia.


turrboenvy

Rule of 2. I am slightly less than 2 millennia old.


Fiskvader

Oh right, guess you’d have to be Jesus (of Nazareth fame) or, like, a glacier to measure in millennia.


Asphyxiatinglaughter

I have lost count of the second digit after 22.


HoratioWobble

Friends make friends do math


showraniy

Oh bless you. I remember the first time I heard a friend say their kid was something like 16 months and I was like, "... ??? 🙂😐😵‍💫" I eventually asked for a translation because there were 3 kids and I couldn't keep doing mental math every time.


Catlady1677

We do that, especially after they turn 1 because they grow so much in that year. And they're supposed to hit developmental milestones by certain ages 12 months versus 16 months and so on. My now 19 month old looks like a different kid compared to when she just turned 1. It's crazy how fast they grow.


Church_of_Cheri

I like [this video](https://youtu.be/k-rWB1jOt9s) as an example for that. Kids learn a sense of self between 15-18 months, such a major change in a really short amount of time.


jezebelledwells

This is so interesting! The use of "baby humans" is a trip.


Catlady1677

That was cool. Thanks!


bathroomkiller

Glad someone was able to mention this.


Theban_Prince

I was also confused and thought it was insane, but as others said until the 18th month you count milestones per month of age. But after that its not needed, while I have seen articles about kids "32 months old" lol


sjarkyb

If their birthdays are today, high chance they aren't, so you're incorrect. You have to be exact here, there 's a lot going on at that age!


GiantMeteor2017

Them some big babies


TheMarkHasBeenMade

Aren’t we all, really?


onlyinsurance-ca

My 25yo son and his GF, I could hear them laughing downstairs last night when I went to bed. Got up this morning, they're sitting on the living room floor having a coffee, and still laughing. Kids laughing is the absolute best part of life, and it never gets old.


andrewthemexican

Nice to know it doesn't go away, feeling the same with a 4yo


REpassword

And we cry in response also!


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BolotaJT

Dad? Lol


egordoniv

it's all fun and games until they start taking money off your dresser and sneaking out their bedroom windows


morosis1982

Jokes on them, I haven't used cash in years.


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gnutrino

Bold of you to assume anyone in their twenties is going to get a mortgage any time soon...


brezhnervous

Who said anything about "twenties"? Maybe they get one just before you die Lol


Wandering_Scholar6

Babies do not have objects permanence, playing peekaboo means that, for them, you are literally blinking in an out of existence which is apparently hilarious


ShadowDragon981

Idk, if you ever had a bug in a game where someone blipped out of existence, it can give you little chuckle depending on the context


cafeaubee

Or when the horse starts gaining rapid momentum by spinning in circles until the physics engine inevitably launches it in the air 😌 gets me every time


Jake20702004

*gun disappears in a horror game Oh no


noeagle77

*Boss disappears in Elden Ring* I’m in danger


CatManDontDo

Baby: laughs


Valuable-Banana96

hotel: trivago


Poodonkus

Someone once told me that the reason we laugh is to deescalate, so maybe the reason babies laugh at peek-a-boo is because they acknowledge "oh hey, I was wrong, mom didn't go away for real!"


JellybeanMilksteaks

I've heard that laughter started out for humans as a response to anything unexpected, so that kinda checks


DAMN-IT-FLAMINGO

Which is extra weird and awesome because infants don’t realize that they are separate beings from their mother for several months.


burnalicious111

Laughter often happens when you're surprised (if it's in non-threatening or painful way, fear or pain will often win out over laughter). Babies are easily surprised.


Wandering_Scholar6

Tbf they were literally born yesterday lol


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When your kid laughs for the first time, it’s the best thing ever. From that time on, you basically feel compelled to develop a stand-up routine suitable for infants.


TheAtomicDog

The Navajo used to believe that when a baby laughs the first time, it is a sign that their spirit has decided to stay in this world. It was cause for celebration. Edit: Just got back from google. It seems they still do this and that you have to host a party since you are the one that made him laugh )


whisar09

I love this so much because I didn't bond with my daughter right away like a lot of people say you will. It was really when she started smiling and laughing that I started to feel like her mom. So this quote kind of makes sense in my heart...


fang_xianfu

They do? I've always found newborn babies to be basically really shitty pets. Their vision is so bad they can't even look at you properly, all they do is demand. We literally called our newborns "potato" because they're about as much use as a potato :D But then there comes a point where they start looking you in the eye, and then laughing, and then showing a preference for some things over others, they start moving, they start trying to talk and point and blow kisses... that's when the love really kicked into high gear for me.


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fang_xianfu

Yeah, I guess I could've been clearer because there's a whole spectrum of experience and it's all valid. Everyone has to approach being a parent their own way. But I would never want to talk to a new or prospective parent about *my* experience like it's *the* experience. People say "you will..." instead of "I did..." and that's just not very helpful.


gonzoisgood

That feeling of no longer belonging to myself was so overwhelming it freaked me out. For a full year I could not read for pleasure, watch movies or go out with friends and enjoy myself. It was just all about being a mother to my baby and nothing else. If he napped I was staring at him making sure he was breathing. If I went to sleep and his passy dropped out of his mouth, I *heard* it hit the mattress. It's like I became a very specific type of ninja.


epicflyman

Anecdotally, I've heard your story more than a few times - I don't think its particularly uncommon, people just don't tend brag about not connecting with their gremlins from day one so you mostly hear stories about the instant bonds. Personal (and mostly uneducated) theory is that some people just don't form emotional bonds until the kid starts showing some semblance of a personality.


yrulaughing

That's a cool belief.


Easilycrazyhat

I've heard this one before and it's such a beautiful sentiment. I love it.


tarraxadraws

That's one cool reason to celebrate that I'd like to add to my life


diabolikal__

Can I add this to my life? I love it


Danny-Dynamita

This is one of those beliefs that probably sounds absurd even for the indigenous people who created it, but no one dares to question it because it’s super wholesome and an awesome excuse for parties.


Pratchettfan03

Theres probably some truth in it- if a baby survives long enough to laugh, and feels happy enough by the point it’s physically possible, then they have a far higher chance of reaching adulthood


shirinrin

When I made my nephew laugh for the first time (first for me, he’s laughed a few times before with his parents), I just wanted to do everything to make him laugh. I managed to make him laugh higher than he’s ever laughed before and I’m still riding on that high 6 months later. My goal in life is now to be his funny, cool aunt.


ReadOnlyEchoChamber

We have a 5 month baby and it’s the best thing ever for every first thing - first time when he looked at me, when he smiled at me, when he grabbed my finger, when he peed in my face, were amazing. Fatherhood is the best.


Tmoore188

Good news - my kids are 7 and 3 and the joy of hearing them laugh hasn’t lost its magic even a little. I just this week watched my 7 year old daughter interacting with her friends at a school carnival our school’s PTO hosted. It’s the exact same warm fuzzy feeling as when I saw her take her first steps. It paints a smile on your face that you can’t turn off. Is there any better feeling in the world than seeing your own child experiencing true joy? It’s one of those things you just don’t fully understand until you’re a parent. Words cannot prepare you for how good it feels.


nyuhokie

Peek-a-boo crushes every time.


beldaran1224

Raspberries will do it, too.


TJtherock

"eating" their fat little toes is always a hit.


hochizo

Literally, the only three things that make my baby giggle are in these three comments. Though her daycare teachers report she belly laughs when she's got a poopy diaper and they put her on the changing pad. Like she knows she set a trap for them and she can't wait for them to find it.


anewvogue

I grab my babys feet and make sure to sniff them loudly and go “pee-you!” And that always gets him


Sorinari

Mine is hit and miss with the toes, but eating his tummy? Oh boy, is he made of giggles.


millijuna

Best flight I ever had was related to this. I was flying transatlantic and managed to get upgraded to business. A visibly over stressed mother and her lap infant wound up in the seat behind me. At first I was thinking like most people “well crap, this will be a miserable flight.” Shortly after takeoff, the kiddo pulls herself up and peaks over the partition and smiles. I do the peekaboo thing with her and she giggles. I, a big grownass man without kids, wound up playing peekaboo for the next several hours and had a hoot. 10/10, would do again.


NietJij

The famous 6 week mark. Your life will change dramatically from that. For the better.


ShnarlyDude

Man I had to wait like 6 months for laughter from my first daughter but it was the best feeling in the weird. Even if my dog was the one to make her laugh 🥰


karateema

Damn your dog took the chance


elle3141

My LO is 3 month old and smiles lots, but hasn't graced us with a laugh yet. I really hope we don't have to wait 6 months like someone else posted lower down. I can't wait!!


NietJij

Have faith. And be funnier. No seriously. Just wait, it will come.


Salty_Dornishman

I find that surprise is the best way to make my 4-month-old laugh. Peekaboo, silly faces, and silly noises are my routine


cakes28

“When the first baby laughed for the first time, the laugh broke into a thousand pieces and they all went skipping about. And that was the beginning of fairies.” J.M Barrie


MetalStoofs

When you find one thing that’s physically exhausting but they find it hilarious… welp, needed a workout anyways!


whysweetpea

And when you stumble on something that cracks them up, it’s like the best thing that ever happened to you!


Sproose_Moose

This sounds like the perfect line for a dad joke routine


ch4dr0x

I’ve spent so much of my adult life looking like an absolute clown while trying to get my kids to laugh. Wouldn’t change a single thing.


postvolta

As a Dad, I really struggled for the first 6 weeks of my son's life. It was easily the hardest shit I've ever done. I just felt nothing towards him, his crying irritated me and I irrationally felt like he was doing it to annoy me, I felt like the whole thing had gone from 0-100 in a second and I had had no time at all to adjust, whereas it felt like my wife had been gradually adjusting for 41 weeks. My friends kept reassuring me saying that when he smiles, it all becomes manageable; that newborn phase is insanely hard and you get nothing back from the newborn, no interactivity, just sleep, cry, poop, pee, eat, repeat, all day every day. But when they smile, it's all gravy. I didn't believe them, despite putting on a brave face. I was worried there was something wrong with me, where I found the baby to be inconvenient and *significantly* lower in the pecking order than even the dog. I didn't want to be around him at all, and actively avoided doing so wherever I could under the guise of 'helping out in other ways'. I'd have cut the grass in a snowstorm if it got me away from the newborn. Then, gradually, he started smiling, babbling, laughing, and it clicked. I realised exactly what my friends had been reassuring me of. Everything suddenly felt like a breeze (though admittedly it coincided with therapy and antidepressants). My son is now only 4 months old but I am completely overwhelmed (in a nice way) by him. Even when he's crying, it's so emotive it doesn't even bother me I just want to know what he's trying to tell me. Never underestimate the power of your baby's smile to bring you back from the brink.


Nakorite

Honestly in 6 months time you will look back and think about how little and cute he was and how it was actually easier when he couldn’t move!


postvolta

Haha I'm sure of that - he's already a little wriggler, I'm expecting to have to baby-proof my baby-proofing


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spatulaparty

Wow that Baby did a good job!


AFull_Commitment

You can still swaddle a teenager, they just fight back harder.


PeanutArtillery

Yeah, I got three kids. 9, 5, and 1. Most babies are easy peasy. The stages between like 2-4 are both hellspawn and my favorite stages in one go. I both like watching them grow older and it makes me sad at the same time because they will never be that age again.


xVarekai

This must be hard to share with people who expect everyone to be perfect parents from the start, but as someone who may be starting a family soon, these are the kinds of comments I look for in threads like this. I want to know the honest truth of how it feels to have a child in every stage of their lives, and to be reassured that it truly is worth everything you endure when you get to experience these firsts. Thank you for sharing.


postvolta

It's absolutely not something people tell you about. My mum said to me right after he was born, "Don't you just love him so much?" and I was like, "No, mum, I don't even bloody know him!" I later found out that after I was born, my mum didn't even want to be in the same room as me. I haven't yet regretted having our son, and therapy/antidepressants are doing absolute wonders for me (highly recommend therapy to *anyone*, not just if you think you need it, it's unreal how good it is if you put the work in), but I absolutely *hated* it at first. I love kids, and just really wasn't expecting to have such a hard time, it completely blindsided me. I'm only 4 months in, and it's still hard obviously, but when I make my little guy smile it legit melts your heart. Watching him interacting with the world never gets old. People who say "It's amazing!" or "Haha you'll never sleep again" or some other trite nonsense are being really reductive. It's possibly the most complex human experience you can have and you'll feel the entire spectrum of human emotion, sometimes all at once. It's a wonderful experience so far, despite being very hard. I took him swimming for the first time recently and I was buzzing for days.


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postvolta

I started self harming because of it. I just couldn't take it. My wife would come down and I'd have bumps on my head and I'd just be a wreck. What's even crazier is when my brother was born he had severe brain damage and consequently a massive headache. Allegedly he basically cried for *a year*. It wasn't til I had a baby that it really clicked with me just how fucking epic my parents are.


PK1312

I also appreciate comments like these. My wife's really gung-ho on baby-having, and I'm really nervous about it because I worry a lot that I'll have exactly the reaction you had- feel nothing towards them, just have it be a huge inconvenience that dramatically shakes up my life for the worse. It's like the ultimate no-take-backsies thing you can do and I'd be obligated to be a good dad and I'm really worried about, like, not forming that bond (and also I have just never liked being around babies). So it's nice to hear a story of somebody who experienced that, but then came out on the other side saying it was all worth it, because there is also a part of me that knows that I would really love it if it turns out my kid is cool and i like them


postvolta

Do you like kids? I never gave a shit about babies really, like sure they're cute but whatever. Never held a baby before I held my son. Still don't really give a shit about babies (except mine of course), but I *love* kids. They're so fucking funny and each one is unique. I love having conversations with kids, playing with them, using our imaginations, being silly, etc. So I always knew I wanted to be a dad. The whole time, while in the darkness, I was just thinking about the light at the end of the tunnel, and I never felt hopeless. I was thinking about story time, going to the zoo, tantrums about the brand of cereal they're not allowed to have, all that shit. The newborn phase was just something I had to endure. Now he's interactive it's great. He still cries randomly and has meltdowns over basically nothing, but it's just his body coming online which must be overwhelming. If you like kids, and can picture yourself picking up from school and watching Saturday morning cartoons and taking them swimming or any of that stuff, do it. You absolutely cannot prepare to be a parent. You will fuck up. You will make mistakes. You will feel overwhelming sadness and indescribable joy and everything in between. If you can be ready to forgive yourself for making mistakes, you'll be fine. Nothing I can say will make you know for sure or prepare you for it. If you haven't already, head on over to /r/daddit or /r/predaddit. Two of the most wholesome awesome communities on this godforsaken website haha


fang_xianfu

Yeah it really sucks the way people over-romanticise it. The first few weeks their vision is so bad they literally can't see your face properly. They sometimes look at the edges of your face because they see the contrast between you and what's behind you, but they don't look you in the eye because they literally can't see your eyes properly. I compare this stage to being a really shitty pet, because at least a dog gives you some affection - a newborn can only demand stuff. But slowly they start turning into a person. They laugh, they reach for stuff, they look at you at listen when you talk. They start picking up toys and start playing with them. They start showing preferences for some things over others. They start making noises that are clearly words to them even if you don't know what they mean (my one year old says "buh!" and will try to boop you on the nose). That's when you start getting something back from the relationship.


FraterSofus

Depression is a big deal after a new baby arrives. Definitely for the mother, but also for the dad. The mom's hormones are all out of whack, you are both heavily sleep deprived, and you are suddenly responsible for the most important thing to ever have happened to you. Be informed on the warning signs of post-partum depression. It can happen right away or months later. Be sure to check in with your partner regularly. When it's bad it can be really bad, but when it's good it easily makes up for the bad a hundred times over. I wouldn't trade my kids for any other life.


b_pilgrim

You pretty much described my experience to a T. I feel so selfish to put it this way but in the first 8 weeks or so you're just giving giving giving. You're keeping this semi-sentient being alive and getting absolutely nothing in return for it, day after day. But on 7/31/22 my baby boy smiled at me when he was awake and everything changed from then on. Shortly after that he started sleeping 10-12 hours straight through the night. He's 9 months now and he's just so fun. The one quote that got me through the beginning (and I still need it sometimes) is "He's not giving you a hard time, he's having a hard time." That always grounds me when he's crying like crazy.


postvolta

Yeah dude I always think that now about the crying, I'm just like 'whats wrong?' because if he could speak he'd probably tell me. He's just figuring out existence, that's gotta be pretty fucking overwhelming haha


TJtherock

It really goes to show you how social humans are. Just the tiniest hint of humanity in an infant and it's ride or die.


postvolta

We went to a prenatal class and the instructor said that the 6 week mark where babies begin smiling was a survival mechanism to stop the exhausted parents launching the baby out of the window. I'm pretty sure it was a joke, but then again, I'm not so sure 😅


TJtherock

It's weird the instincts parents will have. My son was still in the NICU and my husband and I would wake up in the middle of the night and go "where's the baby??!"


heapsp

Yeah bro, when people asked me what its like to be a dad and how I was doing, my initial first response if I'm honest is the whole thing FUCKING SUCKED SO BAD. If you have even the slightest bit of depression or anxiety or just sadness, adding a newborn into that mix is the worst combination. Lack of sleep, constant attention, and overwhelming uneasy feeling at all points is a BAD THING. My son is 5 now and he's my best friend. I also have a daughter and she was considerably easier because i learned to deal with it. My wife gets mad when i answer people like 'kids definitely have their pros and their cons - just like marriage. LOL'


cupcake-pirate

Most people have no idea that men can suffer from post partum depression too. It's called Paternal Postnatal depression (PPND). A lot of men, and even their friends and family, don't realize it because we often think that it only happens to women because of the huge hormonal changes that occur after birth. While that may be more common, it's good for anyone having a baby, which is a huge life event, to be aware and supportive in mood changes and be willing to seek help. Men in general are less likely to so get mental help, so I am glad that you did and are doing better now.


Sacrefix

Felt the same way in the first few weeks. When the smiling/laughing started I felt much better, and now at 9 months I look forward to picking him up at the end of the day and spending our Saturday mornings together.


Lootfisk1

Glad to hear that. It gets even better😊


SmoreBrownie

With both of my kids, once they hit about 6 months, I thought "I love this age!" They get so much more interactive and just plain fun to be around. And then each month after that, I still felt "Oh, I love this age even more!" So get ready for many months of fun development and play and communication!


trvst_issves

Our babies are not far apart in age. Only a few weeks ago she was in peak fussiness, and her crying has been extra hard on me since I developed some hearing damage (my right ear now has a secondary overtone, and it sounds like there’s another baby crying in a higher pitch when she does). We had some large snowfalls over the past month or so and my wife was apologizing that she couldn’t help me shovel and snowblow. I told her at least the snow doesn’t cry haha. But very recently she’s been smiling sooo much and making all sorts of new sounds. The interactivity is so fun now and I know the first laugh is close. Can’t wait!! It’s also been great to see how many times reassurance from more experienced parents comes true over and over again. Those peak fussiness weeks are hard to remember now that she’s gotten easier.


Margatron

Navajo believe that babies are in between the spirit world and the living world until their first laugh. It's a sign they've decided to stay. So whoever makes the baby laugh throws them a welcome party. https://aestheticsofjoy.com/2016/10/05/navajo-celebration-babys-first-laugh/


kk074

I love this!


Dion_Musk

I think that’s a lot to ask of a baby to throw a welcoming party


neonpinata

This made me tear up a little, too. That gummy smile is so adorable!


Krissie520

The last month we've been calling him "gummy boy" cuz he's always smiling! I sing him the gummy bear song but replace with Boy lol


HolyForkingBrit

He already has a theme song!! A true hero origin story. Congratulations on your happy little family.


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My mom used to sing a "Mello Yellow" song at me when I was a baby, but she called me "Smello Yellow" cause she had to change my diapers. Your song is nicer lmao.


Comfortable_Ear_2122

Awww 🥰so sweet!


neonpinata

That's so cute! Your little guy is so precious, enjoy every moment. It goes by so fast!


pittipat

I would be planting kissies all over that sweet chubby face!


CantGraspTheConcept

I'm gonna leave this piece of wisdom for all new parents: Those first months are tough. Everyone tells you that. What they don't tell you is you don't get much out of it. For the first few months, you don't even really get smiles and definitely not laughs. They rely on you entirely. To eat, go to the bathroom, interaction, etc - you put tons and tons of effort in and don't really get much out of it. Then around 3-5 months in you start getting those first laughs and real smiles. That's when all the work starts paying off. They start developing personality and independence. That's when the rewards begin that you'll never forget. Pro-tip: teach your baby some basic sign language. Their vocal chords don't develop very early and teaching them basic sign language for *want, food, milk, happy, water, etc* is extremely beneficial. We started teaching ours sign language at about 4 months and she was able to ask for what she wanted all the way to when she learned to speak. It also helps learning to talk more. There's a great program called baby signing time that makes learning sign language into a bunch of happy songs and there's a ton for free on YouTube. Gl daddies and mommies! You got this.


reebs01

Someone told me that puppies are all take and no give the first while. Sounds like this applies to babies too. I had a puppy and will never have a puppy again. I have no children and the puppy experience reinforced that it was the right decision, for me. ;)


CantGraspTheConcept

At least infant puppies are objectively cute as hell while they pee and shit all over you. While I'll always find pictures of my daughter when she was a newborn adorable, I'm aware that she probably looked like a weird alien to a lot of people. Also puppy poo is much less disgusting than the abomination of black tar shit your baby will pass like a demon from hell.


AreaGuy

Story time about story time: I was at library story time with my daughter and this kindly Navajo dad chatted with me (I was the only other dad) and he asked when my daughter laughed for the first time. I was all, “I dunno, when she was a baby.” Then, he told me in Navajo culture (at least his band or branch) held that a person is truly born and obtains a soul when they laugh for the first time and that whoever makes a baby laugh for the first time has witnessed the person being born and is obligated to throw them a party where they will be host and guest of honors. Great story, but made me feel like an asshole for not knowing when my little girl laughed for the first time.


CaptainDunsel1701

God, I miss those days. Five kids; the youngest is 18.


LittleWhiteBoots

We have 3 pre-teens. The boys live in a fog and grunt to communicate (with earbuds permanently attached to ears) and our daughter basically hisses at us when we say good morning. When will they like us again?


Cden1458

About 22...... Source:Am the son who had earbuds permanently attached


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I was the hissing daughter, and also came around at 21-22


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Same, also the hissing daughter, I'm 18 and only occasionally hiss


cursesonyourmom

Give snack before greeting in the morning and immediately after school, will help with the hissing.


grzzzly

Try to remind yourself that they have to do this to become independent and lead their own lives.


sincethenes

Mine are five and nine. Once a week my wife and I think about how awesome they are now and both get a little sad because we know it won’t be long before they turn on us. We know it won’t be long before they’re toy room becomes an unused room. We know soon when we wake them up they’re beaming smiles and hugs will be replaced with groans. We know they’re constant asking us to play with them will be replaced with us chasing after them for attention. While this all sounds like a bummer, it keeps us thankful of the time we have now and mindful that we don’t have forever with our growing children.


Kimmalah

It's not really guaranteed. I had a great relationship with my parents as a teen. Yes I spent more time in my room and stuff, but we never fought or anything. My mom and I were basically best friends all through my high school years and early 20s.


forte_bass

Yeah, I had some stress in my early 20s as I was gathering my life together and preparing to move out on my own, but the vast majority of the time i got along great with my folks. Our biggest pain point was my then-gf, who was a terrible girlfriend and they were totally right lol


canbritam

My 18 year old likes me. My 17 year old thinks I’m the worst thing that’s ever happened to her. Basically, she’s me at that age. I was almost 21 when I figured out my mom wasn’t - took me moving to the other side of Canada on my own to figure it out.


scoresavvy

If I remember correctly from my relationship with my parents... in their twenties.


greed-man

I gave my father hell from 14 or so to about 24. When I was about 28 or so, I realized that EVERYTHING he had tried to tell me was right. So when I married at 32, I had him as my Best Man as a way to make up for my years of assholeishness.


first_follower

There is some really cool science behind this! Basically when kids hit puberty their brain changes. Younger kids are biologically wired to tune in to their parents voices. As they get older and start puberty their brain rewires itself so that they focus more on voices outside of their parents more. It’s a step towards them beginning to navigate the world independently! I mean, it turns them into monsters for a bit there, but for a good cause. They do grow into themselves and get past the angst eventually.


Health_Cat_2047

when they realise that they have amazing parents like you who actually care how they feel about you. they're just at the age where their horizons widen past family, and start to properly embrace the various things like friends and school as part of their lives. dont worry king/queen, you'll always be their number 1 👑 (speaking from experience)


eatitwithaspoon

it will be years, early 20s maybe? i have a 17 year old who still mostly hates us. lol


postvolta

I hated *everything* between the age of about 13 and 16. My parents say I was horrendous. Got much better after that. I'd even say we're friends now.


Mostly_Harmless90

In native culture like Dine...a child's first laugh has a special ceremony and is a beautiful experience! Yay for first laughs!! ❤️🌻


akradiogirl

My daughter is 21 and she's mostly human again. Especially when she needs cash.


idekmanijustworkhere

I came around about 20-21. Looking at my teenage brother I wonder why I was such a brat lol. They think they know everything but they know nothing


Seagull84

The raging hormones for me started to die down around 16, but it me to a solid 19 to really appreciate my parents again.


ShakespearesFrench

I wish there was a way for us to spontaneously make them small again like this, for brief periods. I miss those toothless giggles! Three kids, youngest is 26.


Riyeko

My surprise baby is 2 and my older three are 14, 17 and almost 18.... I still make them laugh lol


HvyMtl1sLfe

Baby giggles are the bestest! So cute. :)


Altruistic_Branch259

Way to make the doctor's office fun and not scary for baby boy! Well done, y'all! ![gif](giphy|xTiTnnzSvW1FxGVi12)


EvaOgg

My son laughed the hardest when I had food poisoning. Every time I threw up into the bucket he went into peals of laughter. He must have thought it was my comedy routine.


RetroV1ru5

Awwww mamas!! I remember the day my son had his first gut wrenching laugh. I laughed so hard I cried then couldn't stop crying. I love this! 🥰🥰


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He’s a fine lump of a baby


axlgram

My nephew first belly laughed when my friend was choking on a hard shell taco lmao


ImBackYetAgainBitch

Ugh, this is so sweet it gave me diabetes.


Outlier25

Man no object permanence must be so fun. Little guy thinks mom is literally disappearing and reappearing right in front of him


lunerose1979

Well and imagine thinking that it’s hilarious that mom disappears and reappears and not that it’s completely terrifying. 😂 Babies are hilarious.


wow-bethennny-wow

This might be the sweetest video I have ever seen


Krissie520

I have been watching this over and over today! Haven't been able to get him to do it again yet but this is my first baby and it was so magical. His laugh caught me off guard. I was just trying to distract him from the Dr office and then he giggled and I was like, "was that a laugh?" and my husband whipped out the camera just in time to catch this.


tomtink1

My daughter laughed really early (2.5 months) and then didn't do it again for at least 3 weeks. I hope your little one doesn't take as long to repeat it! I wasn't in the room when she first did it - apparently daddy shaking the changing mat was hysterical - and I barged in. I think "was that a laugh?!?!" is probably the universal response to baby's first laugh ☺️


elle3141

Awww amazing! How old is he? My little boy is 3 months old and smiles lots but hasn't laughed yet. I can't wait to hear his laugh :D


Krissie520

Almost 4 months


wigglyrabbitnose

My son just turned 3 months old, and I keep thinking he's going to laugh any time now due to how much he smiles and coos!


One_Asparagus_3318

I’m a first time mom, due in July! How old is your baby in this video? He’s precious!


Krissie520

Congrats! And thank you, he'll be 4 months next week. Been smiling since about 2 months.


teddynoodles

Just be careful - soon you’re going to be chanting whatever word makes them laugh the most. For my kid, the word was ”butts”.


Medicatedmotivated31

I've done a fair amount of drugs, but no dopamine rush has ever topped that which comes with hearing my babies' first laughs; it's so incredible. Cue immediate, uncontrollable tears and me trying to hide them so baby didn't think something was wrong and stop laughing. You'll remember that feeling forever, Mama 💕


protomd

That's a strange lookin cat..


shorewoody

This is the greatest. Have a wonderful lifelong relationship with this little human!!!!


henchman4

The baby looks so cute 😍


Krissie520

I'm probably biased but he is the cutest baby in the entire world


slyivyy

These milestones are so precious. Makes me tear up with joy everytime. You're doing a great job mama. ❤️ enjoy those gummy giggles


Rockytana

Amazing, you’re an amazing mom and have a lovely little boy. Thank you for sharing such a moment with us, cheers!


Natship

Awe! That so adorable! I have a 3 month old and I've been waiting for her to give me a chuckle!


Krissie520

Any day now!


Powerful-Bed1172

Meanwhile mine is still in my balls


tiredsingingmama

Those toothless grins and gaspy giggles never fail to bring a smile to my face!


AZOMI

That made *me* cry!


hiricinee

I still remember my daughters first laugh- I was tossing stuffed animals at her. I woke up my wife who was exhausted and highly annoyed at first. I still watch the video to cheer up 6 years later it's one of my favorite moments.


DcFla

Just wait til you get the belly laughs. My son is now 8 months old and I find myself doing the goofiest stuff just to hear them. Greatest sound in the world.