1 a.m. watching Oliver sleep. For the first couple of married years he would instantly wake up if I got out of bed. I had to be stealthy. Now I can wander about undetected. When he's out he's out.
4 a.m. found my dead cell phone in the hammock.

i used to hate the dark 'cause i really like to be able to see.
but now...i've got the world to myself, other than the lyrics in my head, it's quiet.
shhh shhh. it's oh so quiet
shhh shhh. and so peaceful until...