small secrets hidden around the house for mommy & i…
as much as i adore the idea of collecting gear for my regression, and things that mama could use as well, the thought of anything being on display for visitors and guests to find does sound quite frightening to me…
thinking about kitchen cupboards of stacked ceramic bowls and glass cups, blocking sight to the much smaller, more childish kitchenware placed behind them. sippy cups and baby bottles with pretty patterns holding space next to coloured divider plates and plastic bowls, covered in vintage illustrations. a kitchen drawer, housing bunched cutlery made from materials that would be much softer on teeth, paired with packets of dried fruits and nuts for snack time.
of course most of our plushies would have to be on display somewhere amongst our bedroom, but an arranged collection of other self soothers could be contained in the dresser and closet, though the neatness of their placements would probably become more disorganised the more that they’re taken out for use. a variety of pacis (some decorated with gems and stickers, others simple in their plain colours), boxed toys- an array of wooden montessori-like puzzles, fictional figures and tea sets. a family of infantile plushies that bring comfort when i am feeling smaller, or those that can be there for mommy when she needs them, too. maybe ones with a secret message when you press the hand, or the heart.
a locked cabinet under the bathroom sink, housing things like toys for a running bath, softer shampoo that is gentle on the eyes, baby powder, scented oils & lotions and packs of pullups. perhaps if i am too sleepy to play during bath time, mommy could sit close by and read me a story instead. picking a book together from the living room bookshelves, reaching behind the mature novels and informative non-fiction reads to find rows of picture books containing many types of narratives. i would be a very good listener, if she were to read to me.