I truly wish mom would have done this for me before.
Now it’s too late. I am to be someone else’s property.
She leads me by the hand into the changing room.
I see a table set up next to the walk-in closet that has never been there before.
There is a changing mat on the table, with diapers and baby clothes folded neatly on top.
She helps me on the table and has me lie on my back.
Mom smiles sweetly at me and says,
“Mandy, you are such a sweet baby.”
She rubs her nose to mine and tickles me.
I can’t help myself.
I squeal with joy and squirm and kick my feet.
She gives me a big kiss. I am in total bliss.