For the entire month of August, I just didn't let myself think about it beyond the facts. For the last two weeks, I just focused on anything else that took my mind off of it. Over the weekend I was busy getting things ready, so I was too busy to think about it. Tuesday came. Miss V came. It was a good visit, with laughing and smiling, and questions asked and answered, and Kit played with her, and smiled and made us laugh like usual. But it was different, and we felt it. I didn't let myself go there, because I didn't want to break down, not that it would have been the first time in front of her (nor the second, or third, or even fourth probably.) And then it was time for her to go, and we took some pictures, and all the kids hugged her, and I held Kit on my shoulder on the steps so she could wave goodbye until Miss V is out of sight like she has every week for at least five months. And then we closed the door, and Kit went on with business as usual, beca...
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Pink boots, ruffles and bows, and swirls and skirls of autumn leaves...music of the universe Sweet Kit can hear...
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ReplyDeleteKit looks so happy and free! She's got some good moves too. :) Thanks for sharing the dance!
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Aww thanks for the sweet comments! Yes, dancing makes her so happy. Every move is intentional and means something to her. I don't always understand the meanings, but I never get tired of watching her dance.
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