Maria's Point of View
The morning sun gently kissed my face through the curtains, signaling the start of a new day. Exhausted from another sleepless night, I rushed to get ready, knowing I had to push forward and leave last night's tumultuous events behind. My focus was on getting the twins, Floyd and Hana, to daycare before heading to work. It was a routine I used to do before hiring a nanny, but today Martha was off and I wanted to stay connected with my children's daily lives.
"Are you two ready?" I called out while grabbing my keys from the kitchen counter.
"Not yet, Mommy!" Floyd's voice echoed from upstairs, followed by the sound of quick footsteps.
A smile spread across my face as my children bounded down the stairs, their backpacks slung over their shoulders, their eyes shini
