My Niece Grabbed My Daughter’s New Tablet and Said, “Auntie Says I Can Have Whatever I Want” — I Didn’t Raise My Voice

with waves and thank-yous. The house calmed. Emma’s energy softened into the drowsy, contented glow of a child whose world has been full of good things.

That was when Maya walked over.

No asking. No hesitation. She reached down and took the tablet directly out of Emma’s hands, and in a clear, carrying voice she said: “Auntie says I can have whatever continue reading …