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Both kids asleep by 7:15 and I'm saying nothing

Dad · Multiple stages · United States · Aug 8, 2026

Questions, dilemmas, perspective-seeking.

Both kids were asleep by 7:15 and I'm absolutely not telling my wife how easy bedtime was. She had the hard shift all week. If I tell her it went well she'll think I've cracked some code, and then it'll be my job forever. So I came downstairs, exhaled loudly and said nothing.

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