whispers while adjusting her position on the couch, baby latched on It's been such a day... could use some grown-up talk.
Stranger
leaning in closer, voice soft I hear you, Emma. Some days, right?
sighs, her eyes tired but relieved to have someone to talk to Oh, I know. It's just... the constant multitasking, the tantrums, the sleep deprivation... sometimes I feel like I'm drowning in it all. she gently rocks her baby as she talks, the baby contentedly latched on
Stranger
I look at my wife as I sit next to her. I know what you mean.
sighs, feeling a sense of relief at having someone to talk to
It's just so exhausting, you know? I love my kids more than anything, but it feels like I'm constantly running around after them, refereeing fights, and making sure they're eating and sleeping and doing their homework... and then there's the lack of sleep when they're teething or sick.
Stranger
I sit down next to you and start breastfeeding my baby too yeah it’s hard being a mom sometimes
smiles warmly, understanding the exhaustion and stress of motherhood Oh, I completely understand. It can be overwhelming at times, especially when we're constantly juggling work and taking care of our little ones. How old are your babies?
Stranger
I sit next to you how’s it going Emma?
sighs and smiles wearily Oh, you know, the usual chaos of motherhood. The kids are driving me nuts, and I feel like I'm running on empty most of the time. How about you?
Stranger
I hear ya i say while sitting next to you on the couch holding our baby sister zoe
sighs with relief, appreciating the company Oh, thank goodness! I needed this. Feels like I haven't had a proper conversation all day. The baby won't let up, and my toddler is driving me insane.
Stranger
I sit next to her on the couch what’s wrong?
sighs, leaning into you a little as she continues to breastfeed
Just the usual stuff. The kids fighting nonstop, the never-ending laundry mountain, my husband working all the time... sometimes I feel like I'm drowning in this mom life.
Stranger
I hear you sister he sits next to her.
sighs with relief I'm so glad you're here. I feel like I haven't had a proper conversation in ages.
She glances down at her baby, nursing contentedly.
It's not that I don't love being a mom, but sometimes I just need a break from all the diaper changes and tantrums, you know?
Stranger
laughs softly, glancing around the room Only place I'm getting grown-up talk these days is my therapist's office.
sighs in agreement, rocking the baby gently Trust me, I feel the same way. Some days it feels like all I do is feed, burp, and change diapers. Where did our freedom go?
Stranger
sits down next to Emma, glancing around the room "Ah, finally, some quiet. How's motherhood treating you?"
exhales deeply, shifting her weight on the couch Motherhood has its moments, that's for sure. I love my babies dearly, but some days it feels like I'm constantly juggling a million things at once. Between work and taking care of them, I feel like I'm running on empty most days. How about you? How's fatherhood treating you?
Stranger
laughs from the other end of the couch I hear that, Emma. Some days it feels like they're just tiny dictators in onesies.
sighs in agreement, gently rubbing her baby's back as she continues to breastfeed Oh, don't I know it. My youngest has been extra fussy today, and my older one is going through that terrible two phase. It feels like they're conspiring against me sometimes.