I want to take a moment to acknowledge your dedication as you head out each morning to support our family. You face the challenges of the outside world while I manage our home and care for the kids. I genuinely appreciate the hard work you put in to provide for us. Thank you for everything you do.
However, there’s one small request I need to make: please turn off your alarm clock in the morning. Seriously.
I understand that you’re tired; neither of us has had a good night’s sleep since the kids came along, and I know you’re worn out. But let’s be honest, it’s not my fault you stayed up late watching videos on YouTube instead of getting some rest. It’s also not my responsibility that you drank too much water before bed and kept waking up to use the bathroom. Yet, I’m the one who suffers each morning from the consequences of your choices.
I can tolerate the alarm sounding once. You hit snooze, and I can usually drift back to sleep. But then it goes off again… and again… until I’m filled with a “why am I awake so early?” rage that makes it impossible for me to find rest again. Sometimes, if I’m fortunate enough to have the kids stay asleep until dawn, I like to enjoy a little extra sleep. But your classic rock alarm keeps blaring, preventing that from happening.
And let’s not forget about the kids. They often crawl into our bed at night, and when they’re woken up too early, they can be pretty grumpy (much like their mother, I must admit). When you don’t get up right away when your alarm goes off, they wake up too, which in turn wakes me up. Then, we’re all cranky, and you head off to work, leaving the rest of us to deal with the aftermath.
Have you considered how much sleep you might be missing out on? If you need those extra 40 minutes, just set your alarm for later and get your rest.
I’m not here to play the role of a personal wake-up service, and I certainly can’t provide you with the same gentle nudges an alarm clock does. I’m just a person who hasn’t had a full night’s sleep in years, and I would love for you to get up when that first alarm rings.
You’ll feel better, and honestly, we all will. So please, if you care about my sanity and the peace of our household, figure it out and stop hitting that snooze button. Thanks, love!
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In summary, I appreciate all your efforts, but a small change in your morning routine could lead to a happier household. So, let’s work together to make mornings less chaotic.