28 Mar, 2006  |  Written by Rob Fay  |  under Babies, Parenting

Grandma and Emily Laughing

Before the birth of my girls, I would have considered myself to be a happy person. In general, my disposition was such that I had a positive life outlook, even if mired by the cynicism caused by the slings and arrows of life. However, even though I considered myself happy, I felt that the greater emotion of joy eluded me. Although not defined as such, I’ve always considered joy to be more of a long-term personality or character trait, whereas happiness can be fleeting.

Now that my girls are born, however, I find myself amazed at what it’s like to behold a face of innocence that transparently reflects a joy that I lack. Interestingly, one look from my girls instantly transfers their joy so that it becomes my own. How can you not look at a face of such pure joy and not feel likewise?

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