Mommy Confessions

There are a lot of things I do as a mom that I did not do before kids. For instance, before kids I don't remember ever finishing off my coworkers lunches if they failed to eat everything on their plate. Likewise I never entertained company whilst using the bathroom.

These are just a few examples. I am sure the list could and would go on and on if I took the time to write everything down. By far though the creepiest thing I do that I never did before; I go into dark rooms late at night and watch people sleep.

I do. Every.Single.Night. I *can't* help myself. Before retiring to bed I sneak into my kids' room as carefully and quietly as I can. Once my eyes have adjusted to the darkness I spend a few moments gazing at my sweet sleeping children.

It is quite arguably my favorite pastime for it is the only time I get to see my children still and quiet. So peaceful. So adorable. And I am sure if they knew I was doing it, so creepy.

Yes checking on them is a way to make sure they are fine and breathing but that is not why I do it. For me, it is therapy. Being a mom is anything but easy. Most of the time it is enjoyable but some days I get really worn out. Seeing their sweet angelic faces at the end of every day makes all the hard work worth it. It reminds me that my children are a precious gift from heaven. I am lucky to have such beautiful children. Then I go to bed a little more in love than I was the day before.