I inherently knew, but I finally had that FULL realization. I believe I would have soon but it has been escalated prior to when I thought it would've.
See, I've only been able to see her during video calls the last few weeks. And yes, it has been hard as a parent not to be around my child, but that's not what this post is about.
We've gotten closer. I've gotten to see her for who she is deciding to be. I have seen her blossom and just show exactly who she is.
I couldn't be prouder.
But that's not what this post IS about.
During the last two video calls, she decided I needed to see her stuffed toys because, and in her words, "They're really funny, Mom, cuz of everyone going crazy over buying toilet paper".
I admit I had a moment of apprehension and, I braced myself. As any parent or caregiver knows, children will show us the darnedest things.
But when I saw what she showed me, I laughed. Then we both laughed. Hysterically and to the point of tears.
And at one point near the end of the 1st call she tells me, "Mom you should take a picture...So you can show this to your friends so they can laugh or in case they need to cheer up."
So I did.
And despite the fact I took horrible pictures, I decided to share these. Because I did promise her.
So this is for friends and family, for anyone needing something to brighten their day, for anyone feeling down, for anyone needing to know that YOU are thought of.
A note: these are T.P. rolls with funny sayings. She has had them for MONTHS prior to these pandemic. I chose to not include her face.
