"Yes, baby bean, you can be the taster boy." Daddy let me bring Freddy and my paci, but he set Frankie, Sharkie and Penny down on the armchair to keep it warm for us for when we got back.

Daddy lifted me onto the side like he always did and planted a lingering kiss on my forehead. He tried to pull away, but I pulled him right back because he had been stupid and forgot to give me my cuddles, too.

"What does my baby's grumbly little tummy feel hungry for?" Daddy cooed as he reached into one of the overhead cupboards, retrieving my bottle. I kicked my legs in...