A baby's existence for the first three months is a one-way street. One person is doing all the work and the other is crying, sleeping and pooping. So the first moment when you're actually able to do something and they acknowledge your presence, that's a big deal. A very big deal.
“I grew up in a pretty large family. We were really close-knit, so I definitely want to have lots and lots of children.”
“I hadn't been free from adult responsibilities since I was 12, and I needed to experience that. I really needed to just be a kid again.”