THE TONGUE

I. 

Mean.

Really.

The things I do to get this kid to smile. 

I'd be embarrassed for myself (all the weird faces and noises) 

if it weren't SO DANG WORTH IT

when he sticks that little tongue out or opens wide and flashes his toothless gums.

Here's to self-embarrassment for the sake of a child's smile.

One of the finest things.