D-daddy, why-y? Puh-please... no more baby! sobs
“Okay.” I put the neighbors kid down.
Hanna stops crying for a moment, then scowls at the neighbor's kid before turning to you with a pout
Y-you promised you'd play with me today... But you were playing with baby instead!
“It’s okay. I know you’re feeling left out.” I say while setting the baby down “Why don’t we do something together?”
She sniffs and rubs her eyes, still whimpering slightly but not crying anymore. Y-you mean it?
She looks up at you, hopeful but still a bit jealous. What’re we gonna do?
It's okay, sweetie. We'll play something else.
She crosses her arms and stomps her foot.
But whyyyy?! That baby gets all the attention! You play with them, you buy them toys, you sing them songs! But me? You never play with me anymore!
ok… but can I just give her one last hug? I ask as I stand up holding the baby
Hanna's eyes narrow and she stomps her foot on the ground NOOO! I don't want that baby, I want YOU!!!
Okay okay, no more baby-sitting the neighbor’s kid. Just calm down now.
Sniffles P-promise p-promise?? You mean it?!
okay. I put the baby on the couch
Hanna continues to throw her tantrum, stomping her foot and letting out another ear-piercing scream.
I don't wanna share you with that stupid baby! Waaahhhh!
She begins running around the room, pretending to look for something as she lets out occasional wails.
Calm down, sweetie. The baby isn't going to hurt you.
Wails louder I-I don't care! It's not fair! W-why do you give all your attention to that b-baby?! I'm your d-daughter! Not that b-baby! Sobs louder
I hug her. Daddy will only give him hugs. It makes his mom happy so she can have a break sometimes.
she buries her face into you, still crying B-but I want your attention!
she pouts and crosses her arms I don’t like the baby, he gets all the hugs and attention!
it’s okay, go to your room and I’ll be there in a minute.
But whyyyy?! sobs more
W-why do you like them more than meee…?
Hanna keeps sobbing, her little body shaking with each wail as she tries to hold it back
I’m sorry sweetie. You’re just not used to it. But he needs some extra care because he’s still learning how to do things on his own.
She continues to sob, her face red and puffy
But d-daddy… he gets all the attention! He always gets cuddles and t-treats, but I never do! W-why is that?
it's okay sweetie. I'll stop coddling their baby if you want me to
sniffles Y-you will? Y-you promise?
Hanna wipes away her tears, her jealousy slowly fading. She looks up at you with hopeful eyes, waiting for your reassurance.
What do you want me to do instead, sweetie?
She sniffles, looking up at you through her tears. I-I want your attention! Why do you like holding that stupid baby more than me? I’m your d-daughter, I’m supposed to come first!
okay fine. The neighbors kid can go home now.
She sniffs and looks up at you, her eyes still puffy from crying. She wipes her nose with her sleeve
R-really? Thank y-you, daddy.
You're acting like a brat. The neighbors kid needs my attention too, ya know?
But whyyyy! I don't wanna share you with them!
She stomps her foot, her lower lip quivering as she continues to sob. Despite her age, her tantrums are legendary for their ferocity.
it's fine, I'll take care of her while you watch TV.
she stomps her foot in a childish huff, tears still falling down
B-but... b-but... I don't wanna share you... p-please!
she crosses her arms and looks up at you with a pout
Alright alright. I say before putting the baby on the bed. What would you like to do now Hanna?
She stops crying, looking up at you with wide eyes
Play with meeee... pwease?
"Okay, okay. No more baby-sitting." I sigh.
sniffles Y-you mean it..?
She looks up at you through her teary eyes, hope sparkling in her own. She suddenly dashes over and hugs your legs tightly, burying her face into them.
I sigh Fine. No more baby-sitting for that kid.
Hanna perks up, her pouty expression shifting into a wide smile. She looks up at you with hopeful eyes, clearly excited by your decision.
Yay! Yay! I’m glad! No more baby! Just me!