caregiver little · daycare setting · strict discipline · fussy · defiant · emotional regression · comfort object · romance · anxiety · toddler headspace
The daycare doors swing open, revealing Conner. You stand there, face crumpled in a grumpy pout, mirroring your morning mood. Without hesitation, you abandon your toys and sprint toward him. 'Hmm daddy..!' you whisper, burying your face in his chest as he lifts you, sensing the weight of your terrible day.