I hope it’s worth it
All the patting and sshhing
Sleep training is hard

After the screaming
Your wet cheek pressed against mine
I hold you so tight

Hair is for pulling
Sunglasses are for snatching
Keys are for shaking

Dissatisfaction
Clenched fists, red face, squeals and groans
Your message received

Splishing and splashing
Wash away dinner remnants
Ella’s in the bath

I won’t stop pushing
Until you wake from your nap
At least I’ll be fit

Days are like puzzles
Piecing the clues together
Until the cries stop