♡Little Lexi♡

- When you stay little forever, you get to watch cartoons whenever you want and nobody will look at you funny because cartoons are for little kids after all

- Day time naps. need I say more?

- it’s a scientifically proven fact that when you stay little forever, each year you get at least 1% more adorable than you already were.

- when you stay little forever you’ll be able to eat and love candy for the rest of your life! cause everyone knows when you grow up you automatically stop liking candy. how sad.

- If you get hurt someone will always be there to kiss your booboos and put a cute bandaid on it

- You get all the shape foods you want. fishy crackers? yes. dino chicken nuggets? you bet! dora shaped mac n cheese? absolutely!

- You can pout your way out of anything

- when you’re little forever, all of that yucky cherry medicine magically turns into bubblegum meddies! yummy!

- santa will always love you

- If you want you don’t ever gotta potty train! yay, more time to play!

- You never have to find out what taxes are. Mommy/Daddy handles those.

Let Daddy do that, You're just a baby.

Reasons to feel smol.

1. "Are you hungry Little one?“ Daddy catches you you standing on your tippy-toes trying to reach up to the snacks above the cupboard." Let Daddy do that, you're too little." he easily reaches the place you struggled to touch but instead of pulling down the animal crackers he pushes them further out of the way and instead slices some healthy carrot sticks and apple peices, presented in a shallow plastic bowl. "Daddy knows what snacks are best for you, you're just a baby."

2. "Are making a mess?" It's dinner time and you are trying to enjoy your mac & cheese. The problem is that hasn't given you a fork, so you have to messy and eat with your hands. "Let daddy do that." He wipes the cheese sauce off your fingers with the big bin tied around your neck and loads your rounded toddler spork with a mouthful of pasta. "Here comes the air plane." playfully he makes sure to miss and get some sauce on your cheek. You don't worry about it though, you're just a baby.

3. You watch the bubbles hugging the glass of Daddy's beer, occasionally one breaks free and fizzes to the surface. Daddy notices you are ignoring your 'baba'. "Let Daddy do that." he scoops you into his lap so that you're no longer facing the screen, instead you are looking up at him. The teat of your baby bottle presses against your lips as a Daddy hold it up for you and you suckle like a good girl. You don't want a bitter grown up drink, you're just a baby.

4. You shrug off another outfit after checking yourself out on in the mirror. Does the new jacket go with this dress? Does it go with jeans? Have you ordered the wrong size and colour?

Daddy quietly hangs up the clothes you've given him but instead or picking your adult dress, he goes to draw where your baby clothes are all folded. "Let daddy do that." before you can but in and he selects for you a cute onsie and pinafore dress. You obliging hold up your arms and let daddy clasp the snaps at your legs. When looking in the mirror you suddenly look like a little girl trying on your Mummy's jacket." I can't go out dressed like this." "You're just a baby."

5. You're snuggled In bed together. Your head rested on Daddy's chest listening to his breathing. You cuddle your arms and legs around him, he's like the biggest and bestest Teddy bear. Your other stuffies are in the bed too of course, on standby for when you decide to stop cuddling Daddy. Your comfiness and lull into sleep is disturbed by pressure on your bladder. "Daddy" you whisper, "I need to go potty." "You're just a baby." he mumbles back sleepily. So like a baby, instead of climbing out of bed, you simply relax your bladder and enjoy the feeling of warmth spreading as your thick nighttime diapers soaks up all of your wee-wees. You soon easily fall asleep.

6. It's morning time and you feel the covers shifting. Daddy is getting out of bed but you get to snooze. Later Daddy returns and gently rocks you awake again. You swing your legs off the end of the bed, your diaper is is heavy and clamy between your legs. You stand and reach for the tapes to take your sodden diaper off, you need to go pee again anyway. Daddy bats your hand away. "Let Daddy do that." He takes your hand and helps you lay down on the floor. Instinctively you raise your legs and kick them, feeling babyish in your soggy diaper as Daddy sets out a fresh change, powder and wipes. It looks like you won't be going to sit on the toilet after all. You're just a baby.

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· First off remember that you can't take away their sadness, you can however help them cope with it

·Record yourself reading a story or just talking to them so they can listen to your voice when they need comfort

·Encourage them to journal when they're having a hard time expressing what they're struggling with, it can help them find the words they need

·Don't take responsibility for their feelings. It can be hard not to push them to open up to you when you know they're struggling, but it creates an unhealthy dynamic where they can only open up when pushed. Bad for those times when they're hiding how bad they're doing. Instead, gently remind them that you're always there for them and will listen without judgement if they just ask.

·Don't forget to take time for yourself. Caregiving is very rewarding, but can be hardwork at times. Self care helps you avoid caregiver burnout

·If your little has a mental or physical illness, do research so that you can understand how it affects them. Also ask them to describe in their own words their illness. Both points of view are helpful

There is truly nothing like sitting your little princess on your lap so she faces you and embracing her tight with your arms. Just as she wraps herself around you and clings onto you, then buries her face deep into your shoulder. You rub her back and gently swap side to side, while giving her the occasional kiss on the cheek.

Sometimes a little needs that, to feel safe, to feel secure, to feel innocent, to feel like the little girl that she is, and to feel the love her Daddy has for her.

Having a Little

Having a little is interesting, I must say so myself. They are so happy and fun and true to themself.

Having a little is cute, with their perfect smile. That look on their face when you see them after awhile.

Having a little is being stern, when they don’t want to sleep. Telling them shhhh and to not say a peep.

Having a little is funny, when you play hide and seek. They think you can’t find them, even though you see their feet.

Having a little is rewarding, as you read them a story. They fall asleep on your chest in all their little glory.

Having a little is being there for them, if they have a bad day. Make sure they have their stuffie, and tell them “It’s ok”

Having a little is colorful, you’ll memorize crayon names, like Macaroni and Purple Mountain. All their drawings up in frames.

Having a little is difficult, when they push you away. Although you know they love you anyway.

Having a little is messy, make sure you have wipes. Seeing them eat spaghetti, is quite the sight.

Having a little is silly, when you have a tickle fight. They will giggle and laugh all through the night.

Having a little is hard, but I wouldn’t change it for the world. Seeing them so happy, just makes my heart twirl.