Nighttime used to be my sanctuary. Then came the relentless struggle to find a comfortable position, your tiny feet digging into my ribs. It started with contractions—one after another—until I thought, this is it! Now, it’s the sound of your cries piercing through my dreams, pulling me from the depths of slumber.
It’s the midnight awakenings every couple of hours, the comforting scent of milk filling the air. It’s 12:45 AM, 3:20 AM, and 5:30 AM, though some might argue that’s morning. Now, I wake in a panic, realizing you haven’t stirred to wake me. It’s your little body pressed against mine, radiating warmth like a campfire. I wonder, when was the last time I gave you your medicine?
Now, it’s the sound of a thud, a tiny body tumbling out of bed, still adjusting to the idea of sleeping in a big kid’s bed. I can feel your breath brushing against my face, urging my eyes to open with its steady rhythm. It’s soft whispers in the dark, “Can I have a glass of water, please? Just one.” It’s changing the sheets soaked through, promising it won’t happen again.
You have your own reading light now, but you always forget to turn it off. “I’m worried, Mom, I can’t sleep,” you say. And there are the footsteps on the stairs, “I’m not tired, Mom.” And maybe, just maybe, you aren’t. Soon, your bedtime will stretch on past mine. Soon, it’ll be me picking you up from a party at midnight, and soon, I’ll hear the creak of the front door, the clock keeping watch instead of me.
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In summary, nighttime has transformed from a peaceful retreat into a whirlwind of responsibilities, filled with tender moments that remind us how quickly our little ones grow.