I am beyond grateful my girls will have a loving relationship with their father, and that I did all that I could to make sure I chose someone who I knew would care for them fiercely, but I can also be sad and upset that I missed out on something so beautiful as well, and that's okay.
My father was always more affectionate than my mother growing up. He offered more hugs, more laughs, and showed us that having feelings was okay.
Now that my dad has retired, I think a lot about how surprised I am at how much a relationship so foundational to my life can change, even after so much time.
We discussed the natural feelings of liking someone, handling this by choosing to sit together at lunch, or being part of group gatherings for birthdays or school events.
Life can be hard. The struggles are real. When we meet others who are journeying through the same thing or who can guide us through, we find that we are not alone.
Moral of the story? Let's celebrate each other . . . let's tell our gal pals why we appreciate them and need them!
Coffee is the faithful friend who reminds us of our elders who cared for us, reminds us of our teenage study sessions and first outings, and now reminds us to put the clothes in the dryer.
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Indoor Fall Sensory Activities for All Ages
Sensory play helps a child learn and then integrate the five senses: smell, touch, sight, hearing, and taste.
