Have you ever noticed
the expression newborn babies have?
Granted, the facial features are flattened, with the nose scrunched a
bit, the eyes swollen, and the skin reddened.
No, that’s not what is meant.
New babies peer out
at the world with a look of confusion and consternation. Look at these pictures of my grandson over the
weeks following his birth.
This is the internal
dialogue I would give the wee little man:
Who are you? And what do you want?
What the heck am I doing here?!!
Put me back! Right this instant! I insist!
I was just fine where I was.
Who is in charge
here? I insist to speak to
someone in charge.
If I am to stay, give me
something to eat. Immediately! And it must be fresh!
Don't touch that! It is mine! Oh...Oh..alright.
Don't touch that! It is mine! Oh...Oh..alright.
While I take great
liberty with the inner workings of a baby’s thoughts, I believe this would be
pretty accurate.