How cute are these kids playing hide-n-seek from their parents? I heard them yelling…peek-a-boo, mom…peek-a-boo, dad.”
The mood I was in brought a smile. Another time, it might have brought tears since I don’t play peek-a-boo anymore and love being playful.
What can you do when you miss those precious children of yours?
I text, Instant Message, email, or actually call and just say what I love about them, “I love you because you made me laugh last week with your story about work.” I don’t ask them questions or say much. I feel better.
Sometimes, for my privacy, I write about what I love about parenting if I am stuck . I also write what I don’t miss about parenting. I get outside.
I just need to release and connect at the same time. Who wouldn’t miss people they love? I am gentle with myself and not critical that I should be over this already. I nurture me.
What do you do when you miss them?
Natalie
natalie@emptynestsupport.com
818-763-0188
Los Angeles, CA
Natalie Caine, M.A. natalie@lifeintransition.org
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