December 31, 2023
A Beautiful Moment to Share With You…
This morning, when I came out of my bedroom, far earlier than I would have liked, I knew my son Cooper was waiting on the stairs for me.
For one I could hear train whistles and happy music coming from his ipad. We often hear him before we see him.
And secondly, lately, he’s been waiting for me more.
Near, but far.
Not close enough to touch, but easily heard and seen if I peek around a corner or under a table.
He gasped as he usually does when it’s been a period of time since he’s last seen me.
As if it’s been months and not just a few short hours. This kid often gets his nights and days a bit confused so it was no surprise when I led him back to bed at 1 am this morning. We often meet in the middle of the night.
But now, day time. The sun soon to rise.
He stood as I neared him.
Hi smiled coyly. Touched my cheek with one hand, telling me nonverbally to stop walking. To pause.
He had something to tell me.
And then I heard it.
Baby Bop singing from his iPad.
‘I missed you. I missed you so much. I’m so glad I get to see you again.’ A green dinosaur saying the words he could not.
And then he smiled.
‘I missed you too buddy. I’m glad to see you too.’
Communication can be so beautiful. Especially when you open your heart to forms other than words.
