I grew up in the Midwest, in a Wasp-y Germanic family that doled out hugs sparingly, but the theatre crowd in high school fixed all that. Now I'm an inveterate hugger. I always hugged my kids good morning and good night, and now they do that with their college roommates...😂
This was just lovely, Barbara. I can feel the warmth of you radiating throughout. Hope to hug you in person someday... 🤗
I love this so much, Mary! Your children are lucky to have you as a hugging role model. :) I grew up in Detroit, so fellow Midwesterner here. When I moved to NH I had someone tell me (knowing that I came from MI) that Midwesterners are too "nice." That you have to work harder for New Englanders to be "nice" to you. WTH? I still laugh about that one.
Yes, an in-person hug is so much better than a virtual one! Thx for reading! 💗
Hugs are simply the best! My kids are pretty physical and touchy. My youngest tries to hug other toddlers in the playground and it’s a bit awkward. But at 4yo, he gives the best squeeze hugs and does so to humans, animals, and trees. He gives smooches freely as well. Pretty funny and sweet to see him linger long on a tree, cheek pressed onto its bark, eyes closed, breathing (together with the tree perhaps?). He usually asks me to take a picture of him as a tree hugger. And sometimes to join him. I wonder if he can feel a direct benefit. He must.
But, yes, touch is very underrated. I love getting massages.
Awww! Your son sounds precious! I'm sure you had a lot to do with his love of hugs, Tonika. :) There can't be too many human and tree huggers in this world. And yes, thank you, Amy is beautiful on the inside and out. And Lance was a gem of a dog. 💕💕
interesting, Barbara how this post came out today because for the first time since 2020, my fav girlfriend and I got together and of course, gave each other the hugs and the touch of kindness. We just went to a farmer's market, but it was so nice to be out doing something together. i will be forwarding this post to her. thanks, for sharing your wisdom.
Since I was a kid!!!!! I love my feet tickled... it calms me so.... even a hand on my hand or arm... it is a MUST in my world!!!!!!! Absolute must!! ❤ actually a massage sounds dreamy right about now😄
One of these days we'll hug in person! My next trip to MI, you're at the top of my people to see. Feet tickling...calming??? Lolol. Big hugs, Jamie. Thx for reading, luv. xoxo
🤣 not many understand about the feet tickles BUT get this... before my surgery my nephew was having a sleepover at my house and he said " Aunt Jamie, will you tickle my feet "! My jaw dropped. The kid is seriously my twin. He has never heard me say that so when he said it I was stunned. And YES!!!!!!! A hug in person from you🥰🥰🥰🥰🥲🥲🥲🥲 I so look forward to it!!!!!! Xoxoxo
Big, love-filled hugs to you Barbara 🥰 I love them too but my parents have us kids very few 😕 It's great to be reminded about abyanga massage, it's been many years for me too. I'm going to book a full panchakarma at an Ayurvedic hospital next year sometime 👌
Beautiful. And right on. xo xo
Thank you, Jaan. xoxo
*tail wags*
I grew up in the Midwest, in a Wasp-y Germanic family that doled out hugs sparingly, but the theatre crowd in high school fixed all that. Now I'm an inveterate hugger. I always hugged my kids good morning and good night, and now they do that with their college roommates...😂
This was just lovely, Barbara. I can feel the warmth of you radiating throughout. Hope to hug you in person someday... 🤗
I love this so much, Mary! Your children are lucky to have you as a hugging role model. :) I grew up in Detroit, so fellow Midwesterner here. When I moved to NH I had someone tell me (knowing that I came from MI) that Midwesterners are too "nice." That you have to work harder for New Englanders to be "nice" to you. WTH? I still laugh about that one.
Yes, an in-person hug is so much better than a virtual one! Thx for reading! 💗
WTH is right. That does seem accurate, however! One of the reasons I decided I was done with the Northeast for a while...😂
I'm alone with my Midwestern self most of the time, lol. But, I have a few huggy NE rebel friends. :)
Sending hugs 🤗 right back to you, Barbara
Hi Amy! Who knew there was a hugging emoji?? 🤗🤗 xoxo
I didn't know that was a hugging emoji 🤣 I've been using it as 'there you are' 🤗
Hugs are simply the best! My kids are pretty physical and touchy. My youngest tries to hug other toddlers in the playground and it’s a bit awkward. But at 4yo, he gives the best squeeze hugs and does so to humans, animals, and trees. He gives smooches freely as well. Pretty funny and sweet to see him linger long on a tree, cheek pressed onto its bark, eyes closed, breathing (together with the tree perhaps?). He usually asks me to take a picture of him as a tree hugger. And sometimes to join him. I wonder if he can feel a direct benefit. He must.
But, yes, touch is very underrated. I love getting massages.
Also, your daughter is beautiful.
Awww! Your son sounds precious! I'm sure you had a lot to do with his love of hugs, Tonika. :) There can't be too many human and tree huggers in this world. And yes, thank you, Amy is beautiful on the inside and out. And Lance was a gem of a dog. 💕💕
interesting, Barbara how this post came out today because for the first time since 2020, my fav girlfriend and I got together and of course, gave each other the hugs and the touch of kindness. We just went to a farmer's market, but it was so nice to be out doing something together. i will be forwarding this post to her. thanks, for sharing your wisdom.
Happy it resonated, Jeanne! Glad you had a fun gals day out, hugs and all! 💕
I'm pretty sure I am that girlfriend. I love you too! We'll make it "our" thing!
Since I was a kid!!!!! I love my feet tickled... it calms me so.... even a hand on my hand or arm... it is a MUST in my world!!!!!!! Absolute must!! ❤ actually a massage sounds dreamy right about now😄
One of these days we'll hug in person! My next trip to MI, you're at the top of my people to see. Feet tickling...calming??? Lolol. Big hugs, Jamie. Thx for reading, luv. xoxo
🤣 not many understand about the feet tickles BUT get this... before my surgery my nephew was having a sleepover at my house and he said " Aunt Jamie, will you tickle my feet "! My jaw dropped. The kid is seriously my twin. He has never heard me say that so when he said it I was stunned. And YES!!!!!!! A hug in person from you🥰🥰🥰🥰🥲🥲🥲🥲 I so look forward to it!!!!!! Xoxoxo
Big, love-filled hugs to you Barbara 🥰 I love them too but my parents have us kids very few 😕 It's great to be reminded about abyanga massage, it's been many years for me too. I'm going to book a full panchakarma at an Ayurvedic hospital next year sometime 👌
Back to you, dear Gael! Oh, that sounds lovely! Not too many Ayurvedic hospital/spas in NH! :) will live vicariously through you, my friend. 💕💕
They'd probably be much more expensive as well 🤗
For sure!
Awwwww! So sweet! xoxox
Oh my, thank you for sharing this precious time in your life, J.R. They're lucky to have you as their dad! 💕