“Turn around, I need a hug,” P said just before climbing into bed. I turned by back to her, and her arms circled my waist, squeezing, as she buried her face into the back of my shirt.
My 9-year-old twins love to give crushing hugs any time they can. They were devastated when I told them they wouldn’t be able to do that after my surgery because my front would be off limits while the incisions recovered. So they came up with back-hugs instead! The only problem with back-hugs is that I don’t always see them coming. But what’s better than a surprise hug?
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Shawnda,
Where there’s a will to hug, there’s a way! May the kids always want to hug their mom.
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This is so sweet. What a great way to adapt hugs for now so that you can all enjoy the giving and receiving of them. Wishing you swift healing! I’m sure the hugs will help.
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I’m glad you’re all finding ways to show and share your love.
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Such sweetness that they refused to push the pause button on the hugs and found a backwards way to hug!
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You give us such a great image of love from your girls! You describe them as “crushing hugs” which is just the best!
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I love the idea of back-hugs! It made me wish my kids were little again
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I am so glad you are getting tender loving care as you recover! Perhaps back hugs will become a family tradition for years to come. Here’s to your recovery!
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That’s lovely that they have thought of a back hug at a time like this.
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