1. A renewed sense of energy. Despite being completely exhausted by the time I lay the kids down for bed, as soon as they’re in bed, I suddenly feel completely energized. I thought I was going to bed at 9 pm but after the kids are in bed, I suddenly have enough energy for 3 more hours!

2. I’ve become crazy monster mom. If one more kid comes out of their room, I just might lose my mind. The kids come up with the craziest reasons to be awake and come find me to let me know that their stuffed animal is scared of the dark or that they can’t sleep (even though they’re rubbing their eyes and yawning).

3. Missing the kids so much. I walk into their rooms every evening before I go to bed and they are so adorable and precious laying there and I just can’t even handle how sweet they are. I just want to cuddle with them and spend more time with them.