Mommy Knows Best – Chapter Ten – First Swim Diaper

Mommy Knows Best – Chapter Ten – First Swim Diaper The morning light filtered softly through the blinds, casting a warm, honeyed glow across the bedroom. Daniel stirred, reluctantly aware of the day ahead. He rolled onto his side, letting out a quiet sigh, half-resigned, half-exasperated. Today wasn’t just another casual day at home. Samantha … Read more

Mommy Knows Best – Chapter Nine – A Day of Gentle Rules

Mommy Knows Best – Chapter Nine – A Day of Gentle Rules Daniel stirred under the soft weight of the blanket, feeling the warmth of the morning sunlight spilling across his face before he’d even opened his eyes. The house was quiet in a way that only mornings could be: the distant hum of the … Read more

Mommy Knows Best – Chapter Eight

Mommy Knows Best – Chapter Eight – A Day of Gentle Structure The morning sunlight drifted softly through the curtains, spreading across the bedroom floor in a pale golden wash. Daniel stirred beneath the sheets, blinking groggily as his eyes adjusted to the brightness. For a moment, he thought about rolling over and pulling the … Read more

Mommy Knows Best – Chapter Seven

Mommy Knows Best – Chapter Seven – Gentle Patterns The morning crept in softly, sunlight spilling across the curtains in faint gold streaks. Daniel stirred slowly, still tucked under the weight of the blankets. The hum of movement in the house told him he wasn’t alone; faint clinks of dishes, the low thrum of water … Read more

Mommy Knows Best – Chapter Six

Mommy Knows Best – Chapter Six – Playdate Prep and Resistance Morning sunlight poured through the blinds in soft, warm slats, brushing across the kitchen floor in stripes of gold and shadow. Daniel sat at the small table, arms crossed, coffee cooling untouched in front of him. The tension in his jaw and shoulders was … Read more

Mommy Knows Best – Chapter Five

Mommy Knows Best – Chapter Five – Shadows Beneath the Calm The morning started quietly, deceptively ordinary. The sun spilled across the kitchen floor in lazy beams, glinting off the polished counter. Daniel had lingered over his coffee longer than usual, staring at the steam twisting upward, his thoughts elsewhere. Samantha hummed softly while tidying … Read more

Mommy Knows Best – Chapter Four

Mommy Knows Best – Chapter Four – One Step Back, Two Steps Tucked The first thing Daniel noticed when they stepped into the store was the noise. Children’s laughter and occasional wailing echoed through the wide aisles. The rumble of carts on linoleum filled his ears, punctuated by the rhythmic beep of scanners and the … Read more

Mommy Knows Best – Chapter Three

Mommy Knows Best – Chapter Three – Bathroom Denial in Public Daniel had always hated busy stores. The chaos of voices, flickering fluorescent lights, and the rustle of shopping carts made him feel claustrophobic, like he was being slowly buried under other people’s lives. But today was different—not just because it was Saturday and the … Read more

Mommy Knows Best – Chapter Two

Mommy Knows Best – Chapter Two – The Quiet Aftermath Daniel barely spoke on the way home. The rain had let up by the time they pulled into the driveway, but the car still felt damp with tension. He sat with one hand on the passenger-side door handle, the other resting stiffly in his lap, … Read more

Mommy Knows Best – Chapter One

Mommy Knows Best – Chapter One – Close Call at the Café Daniel hated how aware he’d become of every drop of pressure in his bladder. Not long ago, he wouldn’t have given it a second thought—he would’ve just held it until the next convenient moment. But today? Today it was the only thing he … Read more