“Well at least you did a good job Bri,” Sara told him, though mostly for Rachel’s benefit. “Now you get to have a treat,” she said, beaming as she put a piece of chocolate cake on his tray.
Brian loved chocolate cake and was eager to get some in his mouth. His fingers manipulated it poorly though, crushing the cake and getting his hands coated in frosting. He brought a handful to his mouth, smearing his cheek and dropping crumbs down his bib and onto his diapered lap. He sucked the frosting and crumbs off his fingers and palms, no more concerned with neatness than Meggy. By the time the treat was finished, Brian was a very messy college boy. Mama had to clean off his face and hands with a wet-nap, the same as she did for Rachel.
“I do it!” Rachel had tried to insist.