I went to bed early last night and so at 7 this morning I woke up and thought I should get up, before the babies. I haven't done this in forever! I always sleep until they wake up, just after 8, milking those last minutes of the warmth of bed.
But today, the golden September sun was rising and I thought I should have a cup of coffee on our front steps and enjoy the crisp morning. The first day of school is always nostalgic and full of excitement. I have a vivid memory of sitting outside my high school twelve years ago today, with my good friend Miss Petunia, watching quietly as the same golden September sun lit up the sky.
Today I will go into work, and since I've been working in the office and from home quite a bit, it has brought such perspective to my life as a mom. Being away from the girls, even just the one day, makes me want to hug them tighter, watch them closer, drink them in as they play together. I want to squeeze them and tickle them and bite their cheeks.
Having a coffee to wake me up a little in the morning before I see them puts me in such a good mood. Having time to imagine them peacefully sleeping in their cribs, and anticipating the moment they wake up so I can go into their room and see their rosy-cheeked, sleepy little faces. I'll pick them both up out of their cribs with each arm and they'll wrap their legs around me to cling onto each hip, and we'll sit down on the floor and smile and squeeze each other.
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