The past two days we have gotten Ewan’s first smiles. These aren’t sleepy smiles or hopeful parent smiles. These are his first, honest-to-god, smiles. Usually in response to us tickling his chin or doing something else that he likes.

But for now, they are secret smiles. (Whenever he does it we sing the song “Secret Smile” by Semisonic, with some ad-libbed lyrics to make the song accurately apply to our situation.) Each time we try to capture them with the camera, they disappear. They are fleeting and right now, they are just for us.

Such a pleasant reward after two months of parenting. I can’t wait to see them again, and hopefully soon, share them with you.