I like how you terrorize us
When you have kids, you can say goodbye to a peaceful sleep.
"Mommy." She is sitting on my stomach.
I force my eyes to open and look at the clock. 5:13 AM. Last night, she would not let him leave. I kicked him out when she was temporarily distracted by a piece of cake that I left in her room. I haven't forgotten how she looked at me when she found out that I cheated her. I sang. I turned on the cartoons. I asked for her mercy. She kept crying until she fell asleep. Then, I could also sleep.
I need to learn how to be a better mother.
She pats my cheek. There is pure child-like expectation in her eyes. Her expression breaks my heart. "Mommy, Daddy coming?"