I got up as soon as the alarm went off. Putting on my glasses, I climbed out of bed and went straight to the bathroom, starting by brushing my teeth before hitting the shower.
Afterward, I felt thoroughly refreshed, but I still had very little interest in life. My routine had become entirely predictable. My kids were all growing up; my oldest was just two years away from starting college, and my youngest was already in the second grade. You can imagine how that feels.
Once I was ready, I gently woke my husband, who also had to prepare for work, before heading to the kids' rooms to get them moving. I started with my oldest.
“I can't decide which highlights to wear, Mum. Blue or pink?” My daughter, and firstborn, faced me with her daily dilemma.
“Sweetie, we’ve been through this over and
