Then she picked him up again by his armpits and swung him easily over to the other side to stand on the bare, plastic-covered mattress while she stripped the damp bedclothes off the crib, saying tenderly , “There you go, Sweetheart! You’re as snug as a bug in a rug! Try and put your legs together for Momma! See? The twist Momma put in the outside diaper made all the bulk between your legs go away! Momma fixed it so you won’t have any trouble walking and playing today.”
Thomas took a few experimental steps on the mattress while simultaneously holding the crib railing with one hand for safety. His rejuvenation had left him unsteady on is feet and made walking difficult at best. His mother was right about the change she had made in her diapering technique.
