Will

Calming my fussy baby down after a bad dream. Petting hair away from teary cheeks and hushing softly, even as their balled hands try to knock memories out of their head. Holding their head, so their little hits don’t make impact with them, just me.

“It’s okay,” I can tell them quietly, as they are so small, scared and overwhelmed. “Hush, it’s okay, baby. No bad dreams. I’m here.”

Holding them close and letting my tiny thing weep until it feels better, swaddled with me. Rubbing baby’s back gently, humming comfort into their hair. “That’s it, good job. Breathe, tiny. It’s okay, tiny,” I remind.

⁀➷ Pov: baby blue regression ˊˎ-

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Bugs bugs bugs!!! I love bugs!! I’d love a paci like this some day!!!

Paci by @/kittycat.crafts on instagram!

All other photos from Pinterest :)

Tiny is so, so sleepy. But they want to be like Papa, staying up later. Mumbled words so soft and unintelligible, holding onto my shirt while I lie them down for bed.

I tell them, “It’s okay, baby. You’re just little, you need some sleep.” And of course that I would be right here. My tiny is still saying, I want to be awake! Wants to be with me, will just take a short nap and wake right back up.

Oh, my. It makes me smile. I kiss their head and say, “okay, tot. Just a short nap, okay? I’ll be right here, it’s okay. Night night.”

"I know sweetpea, papa doesn't wana work either but it'll only be for a few hours, you'll be asleep the whoooole time and I'll be here when you wake up. We'll have our special breakfast, with your favorite juice in your favorite cup and papa will get his, like we always do, okay love?"

— requested by @vibrantmutt

- Fix little parts of their clothes, and tie their laces.

- Use their favorite petnames when greeting.

- Spoonfeed them, and bonus, say “aaaah” while you do.

- “Good job, baby!” for praise, plus a sticker for rewards.

- “Let me help; you’re a bit too little for that, aren’t you?”

Little ones hate these tricks!!!

Everyone who has lived under cameras and constant surveillance.

Everyone who feels like their room isn't truly "theirs" because people keep barging in unannounced.

Everyone who can't shut the door without getting yelled at.

Everyone who flinches at the sound of footsteps in the hallway.

ㅤ' ' It will get better . . . ' '

whatever it is , it's only temporary ,, it does not define you or your worth ,, things will get better , I promise.

all photos found on pinterest !!

( getting into yellowjackets as we speak . . . )