About 6 months ago, I photographed my grandson as he had just woken from an afternoon nap. He was cooing and just entertaining himself in his crib.  I loved the look of joy in his face when I walked into the room - and he smiled when he saw my camera! (early training)

Things have changed...now he wakes up crying. We can't decide if he just doesn't like waking up alone or doesn't like the confinement of his crib or both. He either sits and cries or stands up crying and waiting for someone to come get him. I guess it's just a phase at this age, but he sounds so pitiful. 

It doesn't take long for the smile to arrive, once he sees someone has come to join him. His first thought is to point to his books. It's as if he is saying, "Please read me a book!" I'm sure soon enough he will be demanding "Book! Book!" That's just fine...we'll read you a book, sweet boy.

And he still smiles for my camera. Love him so.

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