Physicality

I saw Jeff today. Not in person, but on the computer screen. Sometimes his face surprises me. Not because it's different, just from not seeing it for so long. It immediately brightens whatever room I am in. I am so thankful for this source of connectivity with Jeff, yet, there is a huge part of me missing.

I haven't been in close physical proximity to my husband in three weeks now. That's a long time. A simple hug is not possible. I mean, a hug from my mother (I love you Mom), is just not the same. So, I started thinking of all the things I wish I could do if I was in physical proximity to Jeff, besides the obvious.

The following list consists of things I encourage you to do to that person who for you, luckily, is only in the other room. Try to do everything on this list. It will be fun. And, if not for the fun aspect, do it to make me jealous. Because, you can!

* I'd like to punch Jeff in the stomach repeatedly. It makes him unable to breath. It is so funny to see!

* I want to hold Jeff's hand. On our wedding day, we held hands for a good part of the day. I remember thinking how incredibly wonderful, and extremely rare that was.

* I'd like to flick his ear when he is not looking. I once did this at a concert while in the middle of a mosh pit and was thrown across the crowd. I have always wanted to try again!

* I'd like to give Jeff a haircut. A few months before we left, we bought clippers and I began cutting Jeff's hair about every two weeks. I'd be sure to do it better than ever, and maybe I'd even throw a hot towel around his neck!

* I'd try to give Jeff a piggy back ride. I always enjoy doing this and feel strong when I can make it over three steps.

* I'd slap Jeff's behind as hard as I can. Since I am usually on the receiving end of this, I will try to get him so good that my handprint last for days!

Really, I'd just like a hug. Maybe a little cuddle. When that gets old, these are the ways I'd like to broaden my horizons. Go try them out!