Hands

Hands.

Maximilien is obsessed with holding my hand. I admit that I love it. I loving holding my son's hand as we walk together. He grasps my hand when we cross the street. In the apt, when he wants me to come and play with him, he grabs my hand and says, "Come Mommy, come with me...". When we sit together and read or watch tv he is always holding my hand. Since Alixe's arrival he's been having a hard sleeping at night. I think this maybe his way of saying to us that he needs a little more attention. Usually in the middle of the night he crawls into our bed and comes and cuddles close to me. He always takes my hands into his and says, "petite carresse, Mommy?". A little cuddle? I say yes and he gently caresses my hands and rubs them against his cheek like it's his favorite dou dou.

The funny thing is, I used to do this to my own mother's hand when I was little (and as a teenager and young adult, I admit). My mother's hands were the softest things in the world and always brought me comfort. When I'd lay with my mom, I'd always hold her hand and like Max, rub the back of her hand against my cheek.

I couldn't believe how quickly the emotions welled up last night. As Max fell asleep, I quietly weeped missing my mother. I miss her immensely but I especially miss the simple gestures like hugging her or holding her hand. Holding her hand was one of my most favorite things. And for this to be one of my son's favorite things to do brings me so much happiness and sadness at the same time.

Comments

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ahhh, love it! And, love you!

[miel]

this is so sweet and touching!

[Jennifer]

I lost my mother when I was 12, and I had my son last year at 36. Even though it's been years, I still miss her, and get upset, and thought about her even more during my pregnancy and taking care of my little baby. It's so wonderful being a mother, and I feel closer to her in a way now that I am one.
Your mom sounds very special and I can't help from reading your posts about her that you are lucky you had such an amazing mom! Even though I lost my mom at 12, I am so glad she was my mother and made the impact on me that she did, just unfortunate I couldn't have had her in my life for longer.
Give your babies a big kiss from me! Your photos are beautiful!
_Jen

[The Bold Soul]

OK, you're making ME weep now.

[Regan Dulin]

You have a way with words that really speak to the depths of emotion. You put into words the meaning of such precious gestures shared between us and our little ones. With my youngest being five now, I cherish each time he holds my hand, or his favorite gesture is to stroke my cheek with his hand, not wanting to miss one moment. I am blessed to be your friend!

[JChevais]

Oh noes! You made me cry!

:-)

This is beautiful.

[patois]

How beautiful. I'm so sorry for you being without your mom; how wonderful, in a bittersweet way, that his gestures can transport you back to your time with her.

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