My boys (while they're sleeping): 9/10
My sons (aged 2 and 5) often wander their way into our bed at different times during the night. While inconvenient to our invaluable sleep cycles, the image of our beautiful slumbering children sprawled out over the blankets and pillows in the morning is even more precious than a deep, restful sleep. And beyond that, as well, the silence and calm of those quiet, subtle moments after dawn is an exquisite commodity. If one could consider tranquility within a roaring family of four to be a form of currency, we would find ourselves rich beyond our imaginings in the early hours of the morning. The stillness of the house is remarkable, with soft, gentle whispers of sleeping drifting out of our bedroom door. Oftentimes, a quiet hug as I prepare to leave for work will stir them enough to respond with a wordless embrace, eyes fastened shut to the growing light outside the doors and windows.That said, waking up to a small foot lodged in your trachea keeps this from being a perfect 10.
9 out of 10!
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