Bed Time

As a mom of three, bed time can be a challenge. Luka needs a shower. DiMarco forgot to give me a note from his teacher. Ellen wants to chat. (For those of us with teenagers, we know we have to take full advantage of a moment with a chatty teenager!) As challenging as bed time can be, there's nothing sweeter than having everyone in their beds, all snuggled in for the night. As a mom, this is the moment I begin to unwind. It's "me" time.

I'm not sure what makes this such a warm, fuzzy moment for moms. Whatever it is, I love it. I love knowing all of my children are safe and sound, dreaming sweet dreams of a beautiful life ahead of them. There's nothing sweeter than the sound of their breathing softly in and out. When they were babies, I'd place my hand on their back or their chest to make sure they were breathing. Anyone else willing to admit to doing the same? Now, I can stand near the bed of one and hear my child breathing. I can stand in the doorway and hear the other breathing. The other one I can hear breathing through my closed bedroom door on the other end of the house...with the radio on!

One day they'll be grown and on their own and I won't have the comfort of knowing they're all safe and sound in their beds. Until then, I'll cherish the moment. Night night sweet little ones...sweet dreams.