I wake up, and Lexi is still sleeping beside me. The clock says 6:57 am. I never slept this late before Lex came along, but it’s like everything about her calms me. I pull her closer to me and snuggle in from behind her. She stirs a little but doesn’t wake up. I hold her close, and just take advantage of this moment. It seems like our lives are so busy, I don’t get as much time like this as I’d like. I feel like I’m always craving her.
Today is the big day. I can’t believe how quickly my life has changed, and how drastically. I hear Molly talking, and the clock says 7:18. I get up and slip some track pants and a t-shirt on. I turn off the monitor on Lexi’s end table so we don’t wake her up.
When I open Molly’s door, her face lights up when she sees me, “Daddee!” It puts a smile on my fac
