The Soundtrack of My Day

The ringing of an alarm clock; a blankie being dragged across the sitting room floor; the shower running; a knock on the bathroom door; "Good morning, Dada;" stirring from the baby's room; a muted conversation between my boys; cooing and rattling; humidifiers being turned off; drawers opening and closing; feet padding down the stairs; the pantry door being opened; cereal being poured; the refrigerator closing; chairs scooting back; chattering; the garage door going up; the garage door going down; "Good-bye daddy! Have a safe drive to work! See you when you get home!"; baby squeals; the front door opening; more voices, big and little; the front door closing; baby fussing; the t.v. turning on; Mickey Mouse's voice; kids playing "house;" the t.v. turning off; music playing in the background; "Is is snack time yet?"; "Is it lunch time yet?"; "My mommy will be here after nap?"; the microwave beeping; plates hitting the table; laughter and giggles; SILENCE; the baby crying; the phone ringing; the mail truck outside; "Good afternoon, Momma;" "Did I take a good nap?"; "When daddy gets home...;" "Stop it!"; "I had it first!"; "I don't want to talk right now"; "Sorry"; "Take it out of your mouth"; garage door going up; "Hide!"; garage door going down; "Where's Grayson?"; "I found you!"; front door opening; shrieks of excitement; front door closing; voices retreating; freezer door opening; pots rattling; water running; chairs scooting back; calm discussions; baby giggles; plates hitting the sink, water running, dishwasher starting; running feet; shrieks of laughter; ping pong balls hitting the table; drawers opening; humidifiers turning on; bath water running; splashes; laughter; toothbrushes; soft music; voices reading; voices singing; the click of the baby's bed; "Good night. I love you. See you in the morning."; SILENCE.