The boy is maybe 2
he reaches for his dad’s hand
(I assume it’s his dad
but that’s not the point)
He’s maybe 2
they’re on a walk
and he reaches for his dad’s hand
it’s just a moment
I drive by
back from a quick dinner drop off
because my kids aren’t 2
they are 16, and 12 and 9
I have pictures
of my kids when they were maybe 2
walking with their dad
(It’s definitely their dad)
But you can’t climb
into pictures
and hold hands
with your 2 year old
So I’m adding this
to my list
of stuff
I sometimes cry about
On a Thought 
“You can’t climb into pictures…” what a powerful line! It made me pause and think (and really I’m still thinking about it.
Oh mine are 26 and 22 and how I would love to climb into the pictures!
No, “But you can’t climb / into pictures / and hold hands / with your 2 year old,” and this makes having children nearing the exit to the family nest challenging.