Day 8
Today, I will hug each of my children as many times as I serve them meals ~ because children's hearts feed on touch. I'll look for as many opportunities to touch my children today as possible ~ the taller they are, the more so. :)
When Jo is home the girls really have a few simple requests. Can we ride our bikes? Can we go to the park? Can you tickle me dad? They absolutely LOVE to be tickled by their daddy! It is amazing that something so simple can bring them so much joy. And isn't that what we are searching for ... real joy?!
How do you feel when your husband takes your hand as your out walking, or sitting on the couch watching a movie. Does that still take your breath away the way it did before or just after your got married? I always loved the feeling of Jody's hand in mine. It was like they were always meant to go together and that the Lord finally brought them together :) I know .. sappy but hey, it's true. At the fair over the weekend we were walking through and he put his arm around me ... I loved it! It was so nice and it really reaffirms that his affection is directed to me.
Now, what about our children? Of course, the hug before school and a goodnight kiss but is that it? How would our children change (for the better) if we kissed their forehead and told them we think they are great throughout the day? How would they react if we gave them a hug just randomly and reaffirmed that we are proud of them and the wise choices they are making today?
That is my challenge for myself today ... to hug my children as often as I can today and definitely when I hand out meals or snacks. It might even become routine ~ and if we forget they might ask 'where's my hug, mom?' :)
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