Silence before the sun peaks through
the dawn. Only a slight scratching sound through
the monitor. One by one, the silence fades.

Heads of blonde hair
flowing, curling, glimmering
against the sun shining through the windows.

Familiar tones of the morning blues
soften momentarily to fill bellies
emptied by a not so long nights sleep.

Tears, kisses, hugs, laughter.
Running, squealing, screaming, banging,
crawling, climbing, standing...

Arms open, smiling lips "daddy you're
home!".

Four plates and a high chair, food scattered
on the floor. War of wills and forks and spoons.

Swimming in the open waters of soap, toys and
wash cloths. Damp blonde heads travel to their rooms
one by one.

"Goodnight Moon", more kisses and hugs. Soft humming,
goodnight sweet babies.

Quiet.