Monday, December 18, 2006

Love

Remember when you were younger and in love? That certain someone made you catch your breath when they entered the room. You couldn't drink enough of them in with your eyes. If they sat near you, you would breathe deeply of their smell and have to sit on your hands so that you weren't constantly stroking their skin. Everything you did revolved around the magnetic pull of their personality.

When you were away from them your heart ached. You would find yourself drawing their name on paper or seeing their eye color in nature. A laugh might sound so familiar that your heart would jump as you turned your head and then your heart would crash when you would see it was someone else.

Well, today I am aching for my love. My hands feel empty because they have nothing to do for him. If I sit on the couch I miss his head against my chest and his hands in my hands as he drifts off to sleep. Yep, I spent the entire weekend beginning Friday night with Xman and it was wrenching (for the both of us) to separate on Sunday afternoon. I miss the smell of his hair, his quick smile, and those honest brown eyes that would study my face. His pleasure was so pure when we were doing something he liked. Even when he was grumpy, it was just a mild protest to let me know he still wanted to be the boss, yet, I eventually got my way.

This power that my grandchild has over me is a little scary but oh, so addictive. Even when totally exhausted after putting him to bed at the end of the day, I wanted that one last little smell and kiss before I would head down the stairs.








9 comments:

  1. Anonymous3:11 PM

    A FINE-looking lad, that, Tabor. Nicely written.

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  2. It's very much like that! He's looking more like a little boy...stop him! LOL

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  3. Oh, he's gorgeous, Tabor. I can't say I blame you for wanting more!

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  4. Tabor

    Yep. There is nothing like a young grandchild to love and who loves you.

    I'll tell you a secret. Even when they grow up a little bit as of course they will, they are still lovable just in a different sort of way.

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  5. Awwwww. *snif*
    Almost made me wish I had grandchildren! He realy is a cutie pie.

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  6. He is just gorgeous! I haven't a grandchildren yet!

    Wishing you and your family a Happy Christmas and a Wonderful 2007!
    Desejo a você e a sua família um Feliz Natal e Maravilhoso 2007!
    Love, Peace and Health!
    Amor, Paz e Saúde!
    Sonia.

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  7. Anonymous3:26 PM

    I feel so encouraged to know I will be in love like that again! I'm not a grandmother yet but both of my sons want kids.

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  8. You set me up - "what's this she is writing - about her first love?" And come to find out it is about your gorgeous grandson.

    Oh, what joy!!

    Merry Christmas and much happiness in 2007.

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  9. Anonymous7:45 AM

    What a sweet, angel-faced little guy! MLFullFath

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