My Mom Called Asking When I Was Coming Back for the Baby Until I Realized Mine Was Already With Me

collapsed inward.

Lily had that exact sleeper. Had it. Had been wearing it this morning, before I changed her after dinner because she had spit up on the collar.

My eyes went to the open diaper bag on the armchair. Lily’s wipes. Lily’s bottle brush. The extra bib with the stitched duck on the front.

I pulled Lily closer.

“Where did that bag come from?” continue reading …