For Mothers’ Day we
built a shed for the stroller
and went on a walk
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He has been waking
up only once in the night.
Don’t jinx it, Silvie
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Is it possible
that we are both getting sick?
His cry is like a bark
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The dreaded late day
nap, the eternal question
to wake him or not
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Instead of grandma
we now call my mom Lala
Lala’s here! She’s here!
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He might be learning
to reach, straining his limp arms
and they barely move
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Mommy and Daddy
are sick but baby is not
we are like zombies
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It’s finally warm
I thought he’d like the outdoors
he doesn’t seem sure
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While he falls asleep
a giant breathes heavily.
The shushing machine.