Sara

I sat at my small desk in my bedroom, making sure I could hear the monitor on the table, in case the kids woke up earlier than expected. I loved listening to the soft sounds of their breathing. It was soothing in a way that nothing else ever would be. I relaxed into the sound and started working.

I knew I should be sleeping while the children were sleeping, but I was still awake and feeling rested. I wanted to get some real work done.

I was actually ...