Overjoyed
I spent the afternoon with my oldest daughter. We watched a movie and laughed and ate popcorn. It felt so good hear her laughter and see her smile. It seems like so long since we spent time together. I looked at her out of the corner of my eye when she didn't know I was watching. She is beautiful, my daughter. I can see Maman and Stefano there in her eyes. Yet most of her is uniquely Charlotte. She is filled with all the dreams and wishes of any 17 year old girl. I hope life treats her kindly.
As I watched her, I made a decision to be closer to all my children, for they are the most important people in my life. I want to talk to Andrea, talk and truly listen to him.
I went in tonight and kissed Pierre as he lay sleeping, something I haven't done in years. I don't want to turn around and realise that my younger son has gone in the footsteps of his siblings. I want to enjoy him for as long as I can.
Alex will be with me for a while, but I know one day she too will find her way out into the world. But not tonight. No, tonight I will hold my baby close and pray for time to stand still.
As I watched her, I made a decision to be closer to all my children, for they are the most important people in my life. I want to talk to Andrea, talk and truly listen to him.
I went in tonight and kissed Pierre as he lay sleeping, something I haven't done in years. I don't want to turn around and realise that my younger son has gone in the footsteps of his siblings. I want to enjoy him for as long as I can.
Alex will be with me for a while, but I know one day she too will find her way out into the world. But not tonight. No, tonight I will hold my baby close and pray for time to stand still.