To Pinpoint a Moment

My son Cooper was 11 years old the first time he hugged me back. Like really hugged me back.

I know the exact date. I remember the exact moment.

I had been gone for a few hours. Running errands. When I came in he wasn’t at the door where he usually waits for me.

Instead, he was in a different room. When I saw him, he waved me over by holding both arms u…