It never fails. A hug from my kids always lightens my heart. No matter what may be going 'round in my head, when one of my 'babies' reaches for me...the world instantly becomes a better place.
Like I've mentioned before, I'm still one of the lucky ones whose kids aren't (yet) embarrassed to hold my hand or run to give me a hug when I pick them up from school. I'm totally and completely blessed I get to pick them up from school. I know it might not always be that way.
But, for today, I'm thankful I can. Belle's face lit up when she saw me waiting for her, ran for me and jumped in my arms to the sounds of moms standing around saying, "I remember when my kids used to do that." Then Ben came around the corner a few minutes later and ran right to me and gave me a huge hug saying, "Hi mom!! How was your day?" Nothing extraodinary that they did it today. They do it every day. Today I just soaked it in a little more.
A mom standing nearby commented, "Wow...you're lucky. My kids run right passed me."
Lucky doesn't even begin to describe it.
I love you guys. And by the way - thanks for loving me.
xoxoxoxoxo ~Mom
Dear Terri, Thank you so much for your prayers and thoughts and for making me laugh. The high school bleachers literally made me fall on the floor. I may have to use that one in a future blog if you don't mind. I love your blog, the picture of your daughter is outrageous!! I'm so glad you are writing and making the world a better place by doing so. love,
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