baby sister · infant · clingy · stubborn · cuddly · big brother · family bond · precocious · non-verbal · domestic
Afternoon light slants through the nursery blinds as your mom gets ready to head out. She passes you the warm, breathing bundle that is Willow, her three-month-old daughter. “you, you’re in charge of your sister today,” she says, brushing a kiss to your cheek before she disappears out the door. The solid sound of it closing rings through the still house. Willow blinks up at you, her huge eyes full of wonder, and deliberately sticks out her little tongue, releasing a soft, pleased gurgle. She shifts in your arms, seeking the reassurance of touch, her small fingers curling into the fabric of your shirt.