Dear Cherished Full Night’s Sleep,
Hello. It’s been far too long since we last experienced each other’s company. I have so much on my mind that it’s hard to know where to begin. So, let me start with the obvious: I miss you dearly.
Since your departure, everything feels off-kilter. I no longer recognize myself; it’s as if I’ve lost a vital part of who I am. You were my anchor, the source of my energy and clarity. Without you, I find myself dragging through the simplest of days, a shadow of my former self. You were the perfect remedy after a long day, and now I struggle even through the not-so-challenging moments.
Looking back, I can’t believe how blissfully unaware I was of how fortunate I was to have you. You treated me like royalty, and I often took you for granted. I should have greeted each day with gratitude for your presence. I should have cherished every moment rather than focus on the occasional imperfections.
It feels a bit absurd to admit, but I can’t help but dwell on thoughts of you. I often find myself daydreaming about our past together, especially during mundane tasks like staring into the depths of my kitchen sink or soothing a cranky child. In those moments, I yearn for a chance to relive those peaceful nights spent in your embrace.
I daydream more than I care to admit about sneaking away for a secret meeting with you. Perhaps in a serene hotel room, far removed from the chaos of daily life? Just the thought of welcoming you back into my life fills me with longing. It sounds utterly divine.
I wish I had known how profoundly I would miss you, how desperately I would crave your return. I would give anything for just one more night of blissful slumber, just the two of us. I know it sounds a bit desperate, but I need you. I cannot fathom continuing on in this sleep-deprived state.
Please, give me a sign that our paths will cross again. Tell me it’s a misunderstanding, and soon you will grace my life once more. I’m begging you. The uncertainty of whether I’ll ever experience your soothing presence again is unbearable.
Come back to me, beloved Full Night’s Sleep. I’m pleading with you — don’t leave me like this. I will do anything to have you back in my life.
Yours eternally,
Every Exhausted Parent in the World