Let’s leave the kids at grandma’s house.

    I can call my brother and tell him I can’t help him move his hot water heater.

    We can leave the house a mess for awhile.

        You are beautiful in your pajamas,

        I woke up hearing you breathe
        and it felt good to know you were still next to me after all these years

        But I don’t want you next to me right now,
        That seems too far away. So here’s a gentle shoulder rub.
        Are you awake?

        Tomorrow the house will be loud again,
        and time will rush us past one another for one more day.

        We’re old enough to know how to do it right,
        young enough to do it well

            This morning, let’s change our plans.*

* Alas, we did not.