Allow Me a Little Kvelling

I started thinking randomly the other day about what I will miss seeing in my two daughters' lives when I die, whenever that is. 

I will miss a lot. 

One daughter just got engaged and has so many creative ideas about putting on a really fun, special wedding. I love getting to hear her plans and she even wants to hear my input. It is just so sweet to be there with and for her as she takes this step in life. Honestly, and no pressure here, but I cannot wait for those grandbabies! 

I got to visit my other daughter at her place of work yesterday. It was the third time I had been there in the almost two years she has worked there. And like the other times, every one of her colleagues couldn't help but tell me how much she helps everyone, how hard she works, how much she cares. I was nodding and beaming. Plus, I added, she is very beautiful. I can't wait to see all the things she does in her life and all the ways she grows and comes into herself.

My favorite moment was when one of her colleagues said we looked like twins, despite our 40 year age difference! That was extra sweet because my girls are identical twins! 

It really is incredible to see these two grown, lovely women, who came from one tiny egg that split way back in the first moments of conception, become two separate human beings, with different paths in life, who ask different questions from life, who have different interests and trajectories. 

I honor both of their paths. May they walk with strong gaits and greet life with open hearts each day, and always come home- and to each other- for love. 

I wish my mom, who died 8 years ago next month, could see them now.