You’re about to reach down and undo your laces when mama puts the packet next to you on the bed and crouches down. She gives you an unbothered smile as she undoes them before pulling your shoes off your feet. As you wait, you glance at the nappy packet.
There’s a cute girl a bit younger than Lucy on the front along with the Size 6, 16kg+ . You suddenly feel tearful, but not unhappy tearful. It just seems really nice to not have to worry, to have mama and mama look after you, to be safe and protected.
In your distraction, you’re surprised when mama undoes the straps on your ski pants. You stand up, letting mama pull them down, then you step out of them.
“Lie down, sweetie,” she tells you as she reaches for the packet.