The Great Pillow Secret

So here's the thing, I've got this secret with my pillow that's been bugging me for ages. You see, ever since we moved into our new house last year, I've been sneaking in an extra throw pillow to my bed every night before going to sleep. It’s like a guilty pleasure ritual. But here’s the kicker: it’s not just any pillow; it’s a fluffy, oversized unicorn one that my daughter got from her birthday party last year. At first, I thought it would be temporary, you know, for special occasions or when I was extra tired. But now it's become something of an everyday habit. My husband hasn’t said anything yet, but I can tell he’s suspicious sometimes. Like the other night, I heard him whispering to himself in the hallway outside our bedroom door, as if he knew something and wasn't sure what to do about it. The thing is, there's no way I could sleep without this pillow anymore. It’s not just about comfort; it has a little heart sewed into its fabric right near where my head rests, every night it reminds me of how much I love my family even when life gets hectic. And let’s face it, we all need a bit of magic and whimsy in our lives now and then. But here's the real question: am I being a total hypocrite for sneaking around like this? Is there something wrong with me wanting to add a little bit of unicorn magic into my nightly routine? Or is it just that every grown-up has their quirks, even when they’re trying to be model parents? Anyway, I suppose the real confession here isn’t about the pillow or its magical properties, it’s more like an admission of sneaking around and hiding a small joy from my partner. And for someone who tries so hard to keep everything in the open with our family, this feels kind of big. Maybe it’s time I come clean.