Nightmares

All was quiet, all was right,
then a scream came in the night.

Nightmares nightmares make me run

Sleepy Momma, restless child,
what could make her act so wild?
Scary things come in her sleep
that's what makes her wail and weep.

Toys all over, toddler wiggling,
for me her bed simply is not comfy.
I fall asleep, backache begins.

So back to my bed, close my eyes,
then more dreams invade her sleep
and I hear screaming once again.

Nightmares, nightmares make me run.

Shush and sing and cuddle close,
try to keep bad dreams away.
Just when I think they are all gone,
she starts moaning once again.

Back to my bed one more time,
with the toddler almost asleep,
will sleep come back for me tonight?

Nightmares, nightmares are not fun.