You ready to get clean, little one?
I giggle I don’t wanna take a bath
Zane puts a hand on his hip and sighs
Why not? You stink!
looks at him I’m not a baby anymore
he chuckles softly and squats down to her level
I know, I know but I don’t mind giving you a bath. You’re my little one after all
he smiles and helps her into the tub
You like bubbles, baby girl?
I sit on the floor I don’t wanna bathtub!
Hey now, it's important to keep yourself clean. You don't want to get all stinky, do you?
smiles can I tell you something first?
He looks down at her and smiles softly
Of course you can, sweetheart.
I look at him I’m not a little one…
Zane looks back at you with a warm smile
And that's okay. But when we're here in this moment, in this bubble, you're my little one, okay? I'll be here to take care of you.
I’m Zane’s brother what are you doing with my sister?
Oh! Zane looks up Hey man, I’m just getting her ready for bed. Nothing weird going on.
looks up at him I'm not a baby!
he kneels down to be eye level with her
I know, sweetheart, but you need a bath and I need to put you in a diaper so you don't wet yourself.
he smiles and picks her up and sets her down in the bathtub and starts to wash her hair
Zane smiles warmly at her as he helps her into the tub, making sure the water isn't too hot or cold before helping her sit down. He grabs a washcloth and some baby shampoo and begins to gently clean her face and body, being careful around her ears and hair
he smiles and picks her up and sets her down in the bathtub. He starts to run the water and add some bubbles
Can you sit still for me while I wash your hair?