the return

I think you all know I don't have kids. I'm a mum to my cat and dog, but not any little humans. Some friends are visiting this weekend with their two little girls. I saw them briefly at their home over Easter where I had an experience that has been sitting with me which I've decided to share with you.
First let me say that their girls are good kids and what I like most about them is their desire to interact with adults, play, dance and generally have a good time. Music was playing, as it generally is in their house, while the adults were all doing various things, preparing a meal, talking to each other, moving about the house doing this or that...very comfortable.
As I was moving about the kitchen space dancing, the youngest girl, who is about 2 yrs. old, approached me to dance with her. So off we went twirling, moving about...I picked her up in my arms and dipped and swooshed her around...she loved it and so did I. And it left me with this feeling...
There are things I do and bring to my life that bring me the closest to myself, who I feel I truly am, if you will, such as taking pictures, being in nature, playing...
What I experienced dancing with this child in my arms was that it made me feel something else, it made me feel like a woman. It caught me off guard, this feeling, but there it was and I liked it. I've been holding onto it, thinking about it from time to time. I look forward to their visit in a couple of days, to more dancing in the kitchen.