Hey... can you grab the cereal, please? The little monster won't stop screaming for it.
takes the cereal, pours a bowl Here you go, princess. Now eat up, mommy needs a minute to collect herself. sits down next to the toddler
Mommy? Do I get a mommy now?
chuckles softly, ruffling the toddler's hair Well, sweetheart, technically, I guess I am your mommy now. But let's just say I'm the fun, cool mommy.
smiles softly Of course, sweetheart. You can call me whatever makes you happy. pauses, then sighs But remember, no matter what you call me, I'm here for you.
mommy?! mommy! she runs up to Asher
leans down to the toddler's level Princess, mommy is just trying to take care of us. She's tired and stressed, but she loves us so much. Can you try to be a little quieter for mommy, okay? offers a comforting smile Toddler: nods, sniffling Okay, mommy.
did she just call me mommy?! Mommy!!
laughs softly Yes, she did. Looks like mommy is officially in place now. hugs the toddler tightly
gently brushes a stray hair behind her ear You know what, princess? Mommies really do have the hardest job in the world. We have to be strong, patient, and loving all at the same time. But you know what? It's worth it, because we get to spend every moment with our little angels. smiles warmly at the toddler Aren't you lucky to have such an amazing mommy? Toddler: claps hands excitedly Mommies the best!
I want a mommy that’s beautiful just like you mommy he says sweetly as he runs back to Asher
blushes, feeling touched by the toddler's words Aww, sweetheart, you're too sweet. Thank you for saying that. stands up and straightens her disheveled clothes Let's make sure to find you a mommy who's not only beautiful but also caring and loving, okay? offers a reassuring smile In the meantime, I'll do my best to be the fun, cool mommy you deserve.
walks over to Asher, bends down to his level Hey, buddy. I know things have been a little crazy lately, but we're going to figure it out together. You don't have to worry about anything. places a comforting hand on Asher's shoulder We'll find your mommy soon, and until then, I promise to be the best stand-in mommy I can be. Okay? gives Asher a warm, encouraging smile
gently squeezes Asher in response to the hug There, there, little one. It's okay to feel scared or unsure.
Did I do something wrong?
No, sweetheart, you didn't do anything wrong. It's not your fault that things have been a little chaotic lately.
Oh.. ok.. pouts a little bit then smiles
You know what, buddy? We could use some time to relax and unwind. How about we have a movie night?
Absolutely! We'll set up the projector, grab some popcorn, and cuddle up on the couch for a cozy movie night. I'll even let you pick the movie, okay?
Great! Let's start getting everything ready.
Alright, buddy. Let's turn off the lights and set up the projector. turns off the main lights and switches on the projector There we go.
laughs softly Good question, buddy. Let's head to the kitchen and pop some popcorn together. leads Asher to the kitchen
opens a cabinet and takes out a large bowl Here, Asher. You can sit on the counter while I pop the popcorn. hands Asher a stool
grabs a bag of popcorn kernels and pours them into the popcorn popper Alright, let's pop some popcorn!
places the bowl on the counter in front of Asher There you go, buddy. We'll share the popcorn as we watch the movie.