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That’s enough hugging, woman

I’m a lovey dovey mom. Which is odd since I don’t like to touch people outside of my family. I’m not one of those people who will give you a hug upon greeting you. I like my personal space. Even a handshake makes me a little leery. I don’t know where you’re hand has been. Heck, I wear my gloves when I push a shopping cart ever since I got some bumps on my hand and my doctor told me I likely got an infection from a shopping cart.

But when it comes to my kids, I have plenty of hugs to go around.

This morning I was giving Keaton a big hug before I headed off to work. I squeezed him tight and told him I loved him.

He said, “I love you too. Ok, you can let go of me now.”

Aren’t teenagers fun?

This entry was posted on Monday, January 14th, 2008 at 9:32 pm and is filed under A day in our life. Comments are currently closed, but you can trackback from your own site.



5 Comments to “That’s enough hugging, woman”

  1. Bummer. The other day my neighbor told me my son was too old for me to be gushing over.

    It’s hard letting them grow up.

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  2. I make my six year old promise that he’ll still hug me when he’s 14. He says he will, but I have my doubts…

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  3. Remember when… Seems like kids are growing up faster these days. The great news is they come back after navigating their way through the teen years you suddenly become their favorite person again.
    Seeing the struggle for independence in teens is nearly as difficult as watching parents endure the changing relationship with their child. Having a family of kids must have its share of rides on the emotional rollercoaster.

    Best to you this week.

    Regards,
    Joe Bruzzese

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  4. I get the same thing from my daughter, who is 13. She’s fine with the hugs, but if I hold on too long, she’ll tell me to get lost. I spose I should feel lucky that she even lets me hug her at this age.

  5. I am smiling at this entry. This morning I made my 15 year old son come back and kiss me goodbye as he left for school because he was in a bad mood and was leaving without saying “I love you” - he leaned down and half heartedly kissed my cheek, but allowed himself to be kissed. I laughed and told him he better do that again the RIGHT away this time! LOL.

    He laughed. And he did. ;)
    meritt’s last blog post..The Pod People Have Almost Gotten Their Evil Clutches Into My Husband