I wanted to help without taking over.
The first week after they came home from the hospital, I bought diapers, wipes, and a few little outfits and dropped them off.
Paige opened the door looking exhausted.
Her hair was tied up. She had spit-up on one shoulder.
« You really didn’t have to do all this, » she said.
« I wanted to. »
She smiled. « Thank you. »
Two days later, she showed up at my house carrying every bag.
« We already have enough, thanks. »
I was surprised. « Oh. »
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