Friday night pizza
Our family tradition
You join in now too

I’m watching the clock
Two minutes feels like two hours
Listening to you cry

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