My beloved nephews are 8 and 9. The 9-year-old and I have a special connection, however. He's the one who wrote me the notes. I wouldn't change their ages for the world, but I gotta tell ya, I miss three. You can swing 'em around in your arms and cuddle and kiss them and they love it. Kenneth (the 9-year-old) feels awkward if he gets cuddled and kissed right now, although he makes sure he gets goodbye hugs and goodnight kisses from me. But it's not the same as enfolding that dear little body into your arms. (sigh):cloud9:
I am going to write a grocery list for tomorrow and then go to bed.