When he sleeps!


When he sleeps…
I make some tea for myself and simply put my legs up on table and drink it slowly, hoping that he wouldn’t wake up before I finish my tea. 
When he sleeps…
I wash the nappies, fold the washed clothes and put it back in its place.
When he sleeps…
I try to read few pages and make an attempt to write my journal.
When he sleeps…
I try to get some sleep and most often fail to sleep for more than 15 minutes.
When he sleeps…
I endlessly scroll through my newsfeed on facebook and Instagram.
When he sleeps..
I send ‘Hi’ messages to friends hoping to get a reply from someone who isn’t too busy at work.
When he sleeps…
I send memes to my husband so that we can laugh together when he comes back home.
When he sleeps...
I dream about the next weekend with my friends and family.
When he sleeps…
I stare at him and wonder how I created this beautiful human being.
When he sleeps…
I think about all the good things and the bad things that could happen and pray that I always have the strength to protect this little being.
When he sleeps…
I worry about how I am going to make things possible once I go back to work.
When he sleeps..
I think about the day when he’s grown up and has his wings and is ready to explore the world by himself.
When he sleeps…
I pray that no matter how much things change, I am able to tell him how much I love him, everyday.
When he sleeps…


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