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Doug & his boys, in Manhattan on July 8, 2009. Photographed with Nikon Coolpix.
A couple of weeks ago, as Doug and his sons were leading us to their favourite New York City park, they fell in step with each other ahead of us, holding each other's hands. Then suddenly, spontaneously, Doug began swinging the boys, every fourth step or so. I didn't hear either of the boys ask Doug to do this; it appeared to be almost out of habit, like this was how the three of them always walked down the steet together.
Step, step, step, swing.
Step, step, step, swing.
I smiled.
I thought about how the boys, when they're finally men -- maybe even with sons of their own -- they'll think of the way their dad used to firmly and confidently grab their hands, swing them through the air, making even a simple walk an adventure.
And I bet they'll smile, too.
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Happy Love Thursday, friends. Please leave your stories or links to your images and words of love in the comments section, below.
Song: These are days by 10000 Maniacs
Thursday, July 23, 2009 at 12:00AM
Reader Comments (30)
What fun! I remember my favorite aunt would come to our neighborhood interrupting the current play plans with our friends. We would be making mud pies and then her strong presence would make me stop and look for her even before I saw her. I would run and jump in her arms screaming Aunt Edna!! Her perfume, the smell of peppermint gum and a tight hug from her would be intoxicating! The rest of the day was uneventful but so memorable!!! Thanks for sharing such a warm story that took me down memory lane.... Haven't been hear in awhile... Glad to be back!
Happy Love Thursday!
P.S. I'm sharing love that everyone has in them.. You are special, all of you!
http://operationyou.blogspot.com/2009/07/little-bit-more-of-inspiration-to-share.html
We still have requests for "swing" but mainly we still end up with our 7 year old on our hip. Which really is only a problem when I am alone and I have my 21 month old on one side, and the 7 year old on the other. I hope when they grow up they will remember those times (especially when I have horrible back pain and they have to take care of me!) Happy Love Thursday!
http://thejaxon4.blogspot.com/2009/07/270-love-thursday-hearts-of-gold.html
Sweet memories! Have a great time at the conference.
What a wonderful image this is - both visual and verbal. Here's one of mine that conjures up timeless childhood memories:
http://marciescudderphotography.com/index.php?showimage=855
Enjoy the Blogher Conference!!
Oh, how I loved swinging and skipping between my parents. For me, this week is sbout finding little things that will express our love at our wedding party and will join our guests in that love... with a smile.
http://qussa.wordpress.com/2009/07/23/love-thursday-wedding-kitsch/ :)
Happy Love Thursday and enjoy the conference!
Here's my Love Thursday love note to my husband....who loves me like a rock.
http://giftsofthejourney.wordpress.com/2009/07/23/i-see-you/
This week I was eavesdropping on my neighbourhood.
Happy Love Thursday, especially to all of you sharing the love at Blogher!!!
http://www.soeursdujour.com/2009/07/practice-love.html
How wonderfully spontaneous. Here's my little girl and her horse. Happy Love Thursday.
http://lifesignatures.org/wordpress/2009/07/800poundsoflove/
So pleased that you had such a great time in NY, take care in Chicago...here's my Love Thursday http://rebeccahannay.blogspot.com
Fun summer memories.
Here's my love thursday image.
http://busymomma66.blogspot.com/2009/07/happy-love-thursday.html