Deadlines Can Wait

" I have a deadline tonight by 11pm, could you please take care of him". Reminded the work-from-home mom to dad right after dinner. "You know the drill, night clothes, teeth brush, story, sleep". "Yes of course", dad reassured. A wrestling match, 3 books, staring game and fist-match later, "Papa I want to sleep with mumma", baby confessed only to find dad already half asleep. Little feet tiptoed to the other room, "mom, can I sleep with you" She took him in her arms without the slightest of hesitation.

Deadlines Can Wait!!