Dropping my 2 kids in the school yard I realized how they were starting to find their independence and security within themselves. Their comfort
zone now started a block before the gate and I had less to worry about.
It was a good feeling as they need to grow and learn how to think on their own.
Not to be afraid of their ability to make choices without me.
After I hugged and kissed one than the other. I was well past the gate walking along the fence.
Saw my daughter standing by herself in the midst of a pile of bookbags watching me walk off. She ever so slightly lifted both hands signalling that she would like another hug. Startling from a 5th grader amidst the swirl of her classmates playing tag.
I went back in and hugged her and received a deep sweet hug that I could taste and smell
and as I released her I saw the blonde blur of my son heading towards me like a freight train with arms extended. He said I need a hug and kiss on the cheek. He jumped into my arms full force like a pole vaulter. Wrapped his legs around me like a tree climber and nuzzeled in for a good strong hug. Aware of the other boys I hugged him and
hesitated on the kiss. He whispered in my ear " I need a kiss on the cheek too". He hugged me for a good amount of time than both kids went back to their friends on the monkey bars better equipped to face a fall day.
If I could run and jump into my mothers arms and get the love and reassurance we all desire I would be in midflight flying into her arms.
Since I can't due to geography and the fact that it would put her in the hospital I will find my kids and husbands arms to hold me and tell me that I am loved. They always do and it always works. How does a simple hug, human touch give you the super power to fly? I'm pretty sure at this moment if I extended my arms I might just lift off the earth.
zone now started a block before the gate and I had less to worry about.
It was a good feeling as they need to grow and learn how to think on their own.
Not to be afraid of their ability to make choices without me.
After I hugged and kissed one than the other. I was well past the gate walking along the fence.
Saw my daughter standing by herself in the midst of a pile of bookbags watching me walk off. She ever so slightly lifted both hands signalling that she would like another hug. Startling from a 5th grader amidst the swirl of her classmates playing tag.
I went back in and hugged her and received a deep sweet hug that I could taste and smell
and as I released her I saw the blonde blur of my son heading towards me like a freight train with arms extended. He said I need a hug and kiss on the cheek. He jumped into my arms full force like a pole vaulter. Wrapped his legs around me like a tree climber and nuzzeled in for a good strong hug. Aware of the other boys I hugged him and
hesitated on the kiss. He whispered in my ear " I need a kiss on the cheek too". He hugged me for a good amount of time than both kids went back to their friends on the monkey bars better equipped to face a fall day.
If I could run and jump into my mothers arms and get the love and reassurance we all desire I would be in midflight flying into her arms.
Since I can't due to geography and the fact that it would put her in the hospital I will find my kids and husbands arms to hold me and tell me that I am loved. They always do and it always works. How does a simple hug, human touch give you the super power to fly? I'm pretty sure at this moment if I extended my arms I might just lift off the earth.
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