˗ˏˋ ★ ˎˊ˗

🤝

Cg that reads bedtime stories and snuggles and tucks in their little.

I cleaned and prepped for eight hours today. I have never felt so old yet so little at the same time. 😭 My back hurts y'all.

═╪ ⠀ , ⠀ reminders / affirmations ﹙⭐﹚

⠀ ☆ you are loved and cared about ⠀ ★ your regression is valid whether its voluntary or involuntary ⠀ ☆ you deserve respect from the people around you ⠀ ★ your regression tools don't need to be "age appropriate", you can ⠀ ⠀ use whatever makes you comfortable / happy ⠀ ☆ you are loved and cared about ⠀ ★ you're allowed to have big emotions and get upset ⠀ ☆ your stuffies love you, even if they fall on the ground while you ⠀ ⠀ sleep, they're checking under your bed

⠀ ☆ your method of caregiving is valid, even if its different from what ⠀ ⠀ you see commonly posted ⠀ ★ you're not a bad caregiver if you're struggling, you care and that's ⠀ ⠀ what's important ⠀ ☆ you deserve to have your wants and needs in a dynamic respected ⠀ ★ it's okay if you're still figuring out what works best for you, ⠀ ⠀ everyone starts somewhere and everyone learns differently ⠀ ☆ it's good to set boundaries and you deserve to have them ⠀ ⠀ respected ⠀ ★ it's okay if you you need a break, just make sure you communicate ⠀ ⠀ that with your little ⠀ ☆ you're worthy of love and you're valued

═╪ ⠀ , ⠀ self-care ﹙☁️﹚

⠀ ☆ have you taken your medication? ⠀ ★ have you drank water in the last 6 hours? ⠀ ☆ have you gotten something to eat? ⠀ ★ have you stretched or taken time to stand up and move around? ⠀ ☆ if you journal, have you journaled? ⠀ ★ if you're a system, have you logged any switches / new parts / ⠀ ⠀ relevant information? ⠀ ☆ have you done your chores? ⠀ ★ have you studied or reviewed schoolwork? ⠀ ☆ have you taken time to step outside? ⠀ ★ have you messaged people back that you've been meaning to?

“What was that baby?”

Imagine...

💭 a nice and warm bubble bath with cozy, dim lights

🫧 getting all clean and relaxed followed by your caregiver patting you dry with a soft towl

🧸 your stuffed animals waiting in bed for you when you're all dry and cozy

🍎 being given your favourite bedtime snack and sweet little forehead kissies

💤 finally, you're lovingly tucked into bed before a bedtime story and caregiver snuggles ❤️

Cg that calls them their little bookworm.

Little that begs for "Just one moooore chapter! It's a cliffhanger. Pretty please with sugar on top?" Their puppy eyes pleading.

A cg that can't resist that, their little one fights dirty.

"You are being a little goober. Fine, one chapter. One. Come here, let me wrap you up in a blanket then, I'll read it to you."

Little that beams, absolutely tickled pink "Yay! Okay, okay but you gotta do the voices okay?"

Cg that chuckles "You got it kiddo, scoot over."

Their little one falls asleep after five pages in their arms. Cg smiles "Goodnight baby, sweet dreams" they whisper.

Inspired by the time I asked @kitmother to read Nate the Snake to me (I'm so sorry Mama Doe🦌, I made her cry guys. It's good though, I promise).