Growing up, I was never a very “touchy-feely” type of person. Hugs, even amongst friends or loved ones always felt awkward, like being in a play and not knowing the stage directions.
And then, these two precious souls were given to me. And suddenly, I couldn’t keep myself away from them. If I’m not hugging or cuddling them in some way, I feel like I should be. I can’t go for more than a few hours without holding them, as though being away deprives me of oxygen. No matter how hard of a day, I want to be near them.
Of all the things parenthood has taught me, who would’ve thought that learning how to hug would be one of them? These kids, powerful creatures, they are. I can’t believe how blessed I am.
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