Your last line totally and completely got me. In part because I completely relate and in part because I hope my daughter won’t ever feel the same way about me.

Sometimes, though, I think it’s inevitable. We move close and then away from our parents over and over.

I didn’t go home for holidays for years, but after Lila was born, everything changed. Somehow, seeing how they interact with her makes all the difference. I’m not sure it’s entirely rational either.

Thanks for this lovely post, Juliane. Really lovely.