The 7 Best Things About Newborns

In the first week of being a mother I've discovered all kinds of things about newborns. I hinted I would do this previously, and since I have a few spare minutes... I'll share with you the best things about newborns:

1. Noises - newborns make the funniest sounds. Grunts, whistles, squeaks, squawks, sighs, groans, smacks - you name it, they make it. Surprisingly I also like the cries, in particular the one that sounds like a machine gun - or laughter (depending on the moment).
2. Reflexes - between the "startle" reflex, the iron grip reflex, and the rooting reflex (among others!), a slight touch against a newborn's body can set off any number of automatic fun.
3. Faces - newborns make the most entertaining faces. Grimaces, smiles, smirks, and everything in between has graced kiddo's face in just his first seven days. It's become regular entertainment.
4. Skin - newborn skin is actually the softest thing ever. I didn't know this and considering how much I like soft things, this is a serious win.  Holding kiddo, I find myself stroking whatever limb or cheek is available in absolute awe.
5. Smell - this is one of those things I really didn't expect. All newborns don't smell the same. I mean, a woman's baby will smell the best to her (though probably newborns smell generally good). As such, I find kiddo's smell to be intoxicating. It is really the sweetest thing. The closest approximation is that he smells like baking bread, but sweeter. I could literally smell him all day (Too bad this doesn't last forever!).
6. Potential - I knew this was true intuitively, but actually looking at my son makes it a lot more real. I like the idea of who he could become. And the fun thing is, at this point, he could become anyone. I don't even know what he likes (well, except eating. Kiddo eats an obscene amount.). He could literally become anyone - and that is both terrifying and incredibly exciting.
7. Discovery - along with potential, this one is really exciting. Rather than dreaming up what might be, I like finding out what is. Kiddo is already teaching me about himself and I'm teaching him about me. It's an adventure I'm enjoying every second of.

What are your favorite things about newborns? Leave a comment below!