But then again, thinking of me as a rather spherical 7th grader, the butterfly left me bobbing rather than moving anywhere.

I only remember wanting to kick the gym teacher while doing butterfly. Years later, it astonished me that people were willing to swim that way in the Olympics.

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These are the things that bring ongoing heartbreak: the little routines of generosity and a shared life that are meaningful but no longer possible.

Step back if excessive sweetness affects your health.
The little one here (or one of his brothers) will join our family in a few weeks. The older darling fell asleep in our arms a few days ago for the last time.