sleepless nights

Life

Even though I’m exhausted at the end of the day, I can’t fall asleep

I will remind myself to call the babysitter in the morning, buy dish soap, call the dentist, and respond to the work email, all in about 25 seconds. When I should be sleeping.

Life

You’re not imagining it: Mothers are sleep deprived for the first 6 years of parenthood

It's okay to be tired, mama.

Life

I can’t stop my mind from worrying even though the kids are finally asleep

I groan inwardly, squeeze my eyes shut and will myself to sleep, but my brain is having none of it.

Life

True life: I will miss these middle-of-the-night wake-ups, my baby

As much as I don't love the exhaustion that comes with these hour-and-a-half middle-of-the-night wake-ups over the past couple of weeks—it is our time.