Your shattered sleep of baby

Not last night — for that was reserved to be kept up by the cats — but some nights, in the early hours, she may have a night terror, or wake wanting to start the day, perhaps for some milk and a bum pat for you to resume her slumber. On those days until your head hits the pillow once more — you are trance-like — the only redeemable factor is a strong coffee and a cuddle in the morning sun.