Today was cold. Bloody cold. Polar vortex is not a phrase I
had heard before this winter, but it’s become the “Axis of Evil” of the season
in the Midwest. Last week, temperatures were higher than today, but school was
cancelled for one day. Thus, my daughter woke up this morning thinking school
would be delayed, at minimum. The school gods did not buy into this thinking.
We had a normal school day.
Aria’s reaction upon hearing the news this morning
(accompanied by our nemesis, the alarm clock beep)? Heartbreak. Instant tears. Followed
closely by anger. Then acceptance. Like a mini grieving cycle on speed. She
surrendered and spent the day at school, bless her heart.
This is the song we sing together when we need to remember
to be gentle with ourselves. It soothes us, and eventually brings a smile, even
during the worst moments. This is a day worthy of a little self soothing.
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