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Post by Lisa on Feb 3, 2010 10:33:45 GMT 10
Title: Little Ewain Rating: G Length: 220 words Competitor: Wyldon Round/Fight: 1/A Summary: Bedtime means bedtime. Notes: This is part of my Dickensian Series, the title coming from Little Dorrit. “Ewain’s in bed – should be asleep in no time,” Wyldon said, coming back to the study where Kel was writing a letter. She up, alarmed. “You didn’t stay with him until he was sleeping?” He shook his head. “Keladry, at some point he has to begin falling asleep on his own.” “But –” At that moment an infant wail echoed from down the hall. She stood up, but he blocked her path to the door. “Wyldon,” she said reproachfully, trying to step around him. He crossed his arms stepped in her way. “No,” he cautioned. The tiny voice gasped, charging up for another deep-chested cry. It was as if he were calling her by name – Kel didn’t have it in her to resist. Her husband put his hands on her shoulders. “He needs to cry himself out,” he told her in a low voice. “It’s good for him.” How could it possibly be good? “He might be sick,” she protested. He shook his head. “He’s not sick. He’s not hungry. He doesn’t need to be changed. He just needs to learn that bedtime is bedtime. Period.” Kel hesitated. Her son’s cries continued, weaker now. “Are you sure?” she asked weakly. He smiled, his face full of kindness and experience. “Trust me,” he whispered, pulling her into his arms. “I know.”
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Post by journeycat on Feb 3, 2010 10:39:18 GMT 10
Aw, Daddy Wyldon knows best! And I love that Kel is being such an overprotective mother, and that Wyldon is firm but understanding with her. So cute!
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Post by Lisa on Feb 3, 2010 10:41:15 GMT 10
Well, she *is* the protector of the small - and who's smaller than her wee little first-born? ;D
Thanks!
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Post by ubiquitous on Feb 3, 2010 10:59:16 GMT 10
Aww. *melts* This is just adorable. ♥
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Post by Lisa on Feb 3, 2010 12:11:22 GMT 10
Thanks!
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Post by Rosie on Feb 3, 2010 12:17:39 GMT 10
You've really got me with this Wyldon business - tender and firm in one.
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Post by Lisa on Feb 3, 2010 12:19:44 GMT 10
That's my Wyldon! Thanks.
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