grandma's chuckles - Hugs - They are Good for You!

I am very blessed to have my grands at my house often, but today I'm remembering a time nine years ago when they were seven, four, and two years old and were here - they had spent the night and as we were getting ready for bed, I hugged the two younger ones and then asked my oldest grand if they wanted a hug, too. He did, so of course, I happily hugged him. 

Poppa told them hugs are good for us and this surprised them. They then talked about how studies show people who hug and receive hugs are healthier and live longer. To which my oldest grand said; "Then we will be very healthy and live a very long time, because we get LOTS of hugs; especially at your house!" Then he looked at me and said; "And apparently you are going to be very healthy and live a very long time, too, grandma, because you give a LOT of hugs!" My middle grand added; "And, you get a lot of hugs, too!" To which we all hugged again!

This conversation made my heart happy, and it reminded me how vital it is to spend time with my grands and to let them know no matter what, they are absolutely loved.