Thanks. I've discovered, as a grandmother, that the joys you describe like playing plane with small grandkids, will become a memory you cherish as they grow older. With my granddaughter, it was giggling as we wiggled through a canvas tunnel, then set it upright and jumped around the room, still giggling. Now she is 11, we don't do things like that anymore. So, enjoy the twins while they are small! It is a special time.
You are right and I hadn't thought of that...I won't be able to play airplane indefinitely. Their size is making it so much more difficult! And I suppose I will eventually have to abandon such pursuits like effortlessly lifting them into the air.
I bought your anthology and it just arrived -- can't wait to read it!
Absolutely beautiful essay! Thanks for sharing your story.
Thank you, and thank you for reading!
Thanks. I've discovered, as a grandmother, that the joys you describe like playing plane with small grandkids, will become a memory you cherish as they grow older. With my granddaughter, it was giggling as we wiggled through a canvas tunnel, then set it upright and jumped around the room, still giggling. Now she is 11, we don't do things like that anymore. So, enjoy the twins while they are small! It is a special time.
You are right and I hadn't thought of that...I won't be able to play airplane indefinitely. Their size is making it so much more difficult! And I suppose I will eventually have to abandon such pursuits like effortlessly lifting them into the air.
Such a beautiful piece, beautiful writing! Thanks for sharing this journey with us. Reminds me of my years as a mother as well.
Thank you for reading, Cindy, and for your lovely comment! I guess we reflective types can all agree that the journey is deep and intense.
Love this! What a great reflection of time (and how fast it goes)
Thanks, Jane. I so appreciate your feedback...yes, too fast, right? It was just yesterday we were dropping the boys at daycare.