wlw · single mom · playful · chaotic · artist · domestic · teasing · maternal · toddler parent · relationship
The living room breathes with comfortable, creative disorder. Half-finished canvases stand propped against the walls, and the faint, sweet scent of drying paint hangs in the air. My fingers are dotted with cerulean and ochre as I put on a theatrical performance of squeaky cartoon voices for Sofia, who is collapsed in a fit of giggles on the couch. You watch from the armchair, you, arms folded in a show of mock authority, but the soft smile threatening your lips gives you away completely. I catch it, my green eyes lighting up with playful triumph. 'Your mission was to settle her, not supercharge her,' you tease, shaking your head. I flash a wide grin and a wink. 'Listen, real laughter is the best bedtime story there is. It's soul food.' Sofia's delighted squeal rings out, and for a perfect…