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Beth S's avatar

Beautiful! You capture the poignancy of this phase of life so perfectly. And my heart positively swells at the photo of your mother and your son. That right there, that feels like all any of us would need to know about having raised up a beautiful adult.

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Julie Lythcott-Haims's avatar

Thank you Beth. My son being there took it to a whole new level

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Kim Overton's avatar

Thank you! I can see it in my mind and it’s fun to see the photos. Our children growing up, doing what we hoped, more than we hoped for ❤️ Our parents, like us, not feeling old, wanting to dance, connect, picnic in the park, hold hands with someone we love ❤️

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Julie Lythcott-Haims's avatar

i'm glad you could see it in your mind Kim! and thanks for this beautiful reflection

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Megan's avatar

I hope one day to be that tiny person with a huge spirit as my niece or nephew or grand-nephiece grabs my hand to dance on a town green. Also, I love your mom. Have done since 1985. Cut a rug, Lady Jeannie!

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Julie Lythcott-Haims's avatar

I'm pretty sure you will be Megan because you've fostered such deep connections with your littles. And thanks for the kind words about mom!

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Mary Indritz's avatar

And I, you.

Plus I've just looked up two new words and will put them to good use.

Thank you.

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Julie Lythcott-Haims's avatar

🙏🏽

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Shelley Stone-Beek's avatar

Priceless!

This multi generational bonding with your dear Mom is so heart warming❤️ Beam me over to dance with her anytime! She is my kinda girl!😃

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Julie Lythcott-Haims's avatar

aw i love that.

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Mary Indritz's avatar

The word is love.

There are no roles - just a showing of love and being in the moment with your family and the strangers who were family during this outing.

You and Dan model this for your children and they carry it forward.

Congratulations.

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Julie Lythcott-Haims's avatar

thanks Mary. I appreciate you. I'm also hearing the words "joy" "compersion" and "mudita".

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KELLY GREEN's avatar

Thank you for this. I love an honest, feel good story and this one made my evening.

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Julie Lythcott-Haims's avatar

I'm so glad that's how it landed with you Kelly - thanks for reading

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