just thinking...

the best kind of hugs are those that you give yourself entirely over to. you know the kind, the ones kids give (big or little kids). the ones when there's not just that lean in and pat, and there's not that pretence of a kiss on the cheek. they're there for the hug. arms stretched all round you as far as they'll go, breathe in and then a ginormous squeeze. it doesn't have to be a bone breaking clamp of a hug but you are both there in that embrace for however long. it's you and that other and the moment. those hugs are the best.