missing

In my late evenings I'm once again immersed in the fictional world created by Robin Hobb of assassins and dragons and people who can talk to each other instantly without needing a reliable internet connection. Some days I feel like I do have people right there in my head, but I still want to be hugging them. It's 3.30pm and I've still not yet seen either of my children today - first time this term they haven't been here in a morning, and it's like my arms are physically missing them.
I said to someone today that is is a good thing that they are missing someone - it shows that there is a real relationship there. When we miss people it is because they matter to us.
I must remember tomorrow to take the flowers and buffet goodies that I have gleefully bought to mark a last day tomorrow - tho part of me thinks we could all be way better at appreciating people before they leave. It will be my first proper opportunity to get to know one of the newbies so hopefully she will get to feel celebrated nice and early on. Maybe I need to take more cake.