Hand and Foot Luvins ~ By Dionna Sanchez

Sometimes when I am driving in the car, it can be hard to reach out to my children when they are upset or when I feel like they need a hug or my personal attention in some way.  Well, years ago, my husband and I decided not to let the car stop us from giving attention at a moment and time when we felt it was needed.  So, we started giving our girls hand and foot "luvins."

I keep my eyes on the road always - as safety is crucial to me.  But I reach one arm behind my seat.  In the summer months (or on long car trips) usually my hand will find a sweet little foot. And I just rub that foot with my fingers and thumb.  A simple gesture of my love.  I do it with their hands as well and it gives them the moment of "touch" that they so desperately needed.

Sometimes now, I reach a hand behind my seat and I just let it hang in the air. Instinctively, the child that it was intended for will see it and put their hand in mine.

It is such a great way to connect when you are in the car.  I have no intentions of giving it up.

~ Dionna Sanchez loves to find creative ways to build and bond her family.  Look for more family traditions at: http://emphasisonmoms.com/new_page_6.htm