The following morning Little Lia yawned. She rubbed her eye, she wondered what time it was. She wondered what time it was. She entered the hallway, she didn't hear them moving around yet. She made her bed and set her pillow in the center. She brushed her teeth, combed her hair. She entered the kitchen and started the kettle. She wanted to get some tea ready. She stretched and sat down on the couch and she found some cartoons. She enjoy the bright colors and light music.
"Lia?" Little Lia looked up to see Olly looking over. "How long have you been up kiddo?" Is pointed at the tv then holds up a finger. "One episode?" Olly asked. A nodded in response. He heard the kettle go off. "Oh, are you making tea?" He asked while raising an eyebrow. Lia titled her hand back and forth and shrugged. "Were you making tea for us?" A slow nodded. "Do you think a little one should be doing that?" A shake of her head. "Anything else you did this morning?" She pointed at her teeth and hair. "You didn't change your pull up did you." She shook her head quickly. "Good." He said while coming around the front. "I want to check it."
A sigh but she stood up and allowed Olly to pat her bottom and look down the back of her pillow. "All dry. You are doing so well." He praised her.
They spent the next thirty minutes watching another show, Little Lia leaning on his chest. He offered her a paci which she happily took. It seemed like she was not as little this morning, then she was yesterday. He rubbed her back and gently rocked her. He realized she had fallen back to sleep, that may had been this plan, but now did not have the heart to move her. Now stuck with a snoozing Little Lia on his chest Gen entered the room. She said nothing but her phone came out and she snapped several pictures. He gave her a look and she pecked him on the lips and the dozing girl on the cheek.
"Did you start the kettle?" A few minutes later she came back with tea for the two of them. Olly shook his head and pointed at the dozing little one on his chest. "Oh, did she have big girl thoughts this morning?"
"Big girl thoughts, that is a good way to put it." He began slowly patting her back as Little Lia started to stir. He hushed her while resting his chin on her hair. She said that made her feel small and safe. "Got her hair and teeth brushed before starting the kettle before finding a cartoon to watch." Gen slowly shook her head. They enjoyed some quiet time to themselves while Little Lia dozed about an hour later she woke up and rubbed her eye.
"Hi Bunny," Gen said from her chair. "Olly tells me you had a bit of a busy morning." Little Lia nodded and bowed her head. "You didn't do anything wrong sweetheart. Big girl thoughts are hard to ignore."
"When you have those, we want to make sure you go back to being our sweet baby bunny." He said. "Did cuddling help?" She nodded with a small smile. "Good. You started on your own when you turned on your cartoons. We will talk about it a bit more when you feel bigger, okay?" She nodded.
"Do you want to help us make breakfast?" A warm smile and nodded. Little Lia helped stir the batter. Gen held up a blueberry and a chocolate chip. Little Lia pointed at the chocolate chips. "You got it." Gen made Lia small pancakes and provided a few dips for her to have fun with. It was messy but that was what Gen was going for. The sippy cup was covered in chocolate and maple syrup. "Sweetheart, can you stay sitting till I clean you up?" A nod and get the wipes. Gen gently wiped her face and hands. Little Lia fussed a little bit and Gen rubbed her cheeks free of stickiness.
"I'll clean up, she has yet to be changed this morning." He told his wife.
"Alright sweetheart let's get you changed." She led Little Lia down the hall, hopping slightly on the way. "Oh look at this bunny." She teased. She set out the changing blanket and had Little Lia lay down. They went through some clothes choices. A light blue t-shirt and dark gray sweatpants, Gen wondered if they could get Little Lia in some overall. She took off the pj pants and pull up. She wiped Lia thoroughly. "Do you want to rub the front?" Lia pointed at her. "Thank you for trusting me, bun." A new pull up in place, shirt and pants changed. Gen again lifted her to her chest, patting her padding covering bottom. "Nice and clean." Little Lia nodded into her shoulder.
"Alright, what is the first thing on the agenda?" Little Lia looked unsure. "Do you want to color? We will need to get you some more toys so you have them to play with."
"What, no, I love coloring books." Came Ophelia's response.
"Even the most brilliant artist needs a break." Olly said. "Also, seems like big girl thoughts are just strong today."
"Big girl thoughts?" She repeated.
"Thoughts that break your little space. Worrying about us spending money seems to be a big one. You get up and start to make tea."
"I was up first, I was just doing it to be nice."
"Should little ones be in the kitchen by themselves."
"No," She replied.
"Why is that?" He said, pulling her into his lap.
"I could get hurt..."
"Yes indeed. We would be so upset with ourselves if you got hurt when you were little. We are the caregivers, we are looking after you. Not you look after us, when it comes to little things." He understood that Ophelia was happy to help out. She wanted to help bring dinner on Sundays, that was one thing but her using knives and risking burns was a bit too much.
"Am I in trouble?" She asked.
"No bunny. We are trying to make sure we all understand our roles. So if you start having big girl thoughts I want you to tell us." He put his finger to her lips. "I want you to hold two fingers to your mouth if you are having big girl thoughts so we can get you back to Little Lia. Weather that be a cuddle, watching a movie or cartoon, or enjoying toys. If you keep making a fuss about us spending money we're just going to stop telling you." He chuckled. "Toys will start appearing. But then you don't get to pick them out."
"Oh okay. Will you both color with me?" She asked shyly.
"That sounds like a lovely idea, but we're old bun, is it okay if we color at the table today?" Little Lia nodded.
After her nap Ophelia asked about taking a shower. She did not want to be little during her spanking. Her caregivers agreed and explained that they wanted to talk about that too. Ophelia collected her clothes when Gen joined her in the bathroom and took off her pull up.
"I'm sure it goes without saying but you aren't allowed to take off your pull up." Gen explained while folding up her dirty clothes. "That's not a big girl's thoughts, that naughtiness." She covered her face. "Alright sweetheart, have a good shower."
Ophelia enjoyed the warm water, the pressure felt so good on her back. She couldn't believe how fun this weekend was. She felt so relaxed and ready to take on the following week. She gently lathered up the shampoo. She just paused and enjoyed. the soft scent that mixed with the steam. She couldn't believe they had kept her feeling so small all weekend. She rinsed her hair and took a long deep breath. She made sure to wash down her body well. Getting dressed into a sweater and leggings. She wanted to be comfy cause her poor bottom was going to get its weekly spanking.
She entered the living room to Olly and Gen waiting for her. She sat cross legged on one of the chairs. Olly made her a cup of tea, she sipped it. It was clearly chat time. She noted the stack of index cards, she guessed they would be making some more.
"We have, potty, pillow, paci, and thank you. Any other cards you might want?"
"Umm...." She paused. "I know we have games, maybe movies or cartoons."
"You don't have to think about it now. Just keep it in mind. Maybe keep a list," he chuckled. She pouted at him. "Now, we wanted to put some steps into place for when you get out of ' little space'. These are not punishments." He explained. "I want these to be helpful activities."
"Well, are they going to be a scale?"
"Scale?" Gen and Olly asked at the same time.
"Like the first time maybe pointed out. The "Big Girl Thoughts" or actions. Maybe let me cuddle a little bit. If it happens again, remind me then maybe something like coloring. I will admit, spanks make me feel little. So do time outs. Maybe instead of standing me in the corner I have to lay down with my pillow and paci for a while."
"I like the idea of reflection time. Having to stay in the moment of being little is really good. We are not even sure we want to give you a spanking in little space."
"Could I have a different type of spanking in a little space? I will admit getting swats on bum make me feel really small. So we can have less or gentler smacks? Also if I have to be reminded about little space more than four times."
"So on the fifth time you get a spanking?" Gen asked. "Correct."
"Well maybe just a few swats on the bottom." She explained. "Maybe in a way it reminds me I'm wearing a pull up."
"And that you're too little to get a big girl spanking." Olly added while nodding. "I am willing to try that, Gen?" He looked at his wife.
"If it isn't really supposed to hurt, I think it would be okay. Plus your pull up will help dampen the impacts. I would say no more than swats on all layers. "
"I think that is a good idea. But is it okay if I change my mind?"
"Of course." Olly said. "If its too much we can talk about it. And that goes for anything, pull ups, temp checks."
"Thank you." They chatted and finished the pot of tea. Gen explained she wanted to start dinner, it would need some time to bake. Leaving Ophelia and Olly alone in the room. "Once again thank you for taking care of me. It was really nice to relax and not worry about big girl problems for a little while."
"You are very welcome. We loved having you. You are just so adorable when you are napping." He grinned. She pouted again. "Also your pouts might be even cuter."
"Is it time for my big girl spanking?" Olly patted his lap in response. She lay over his lap, how this was more embarrassing than him checking her temperature was beyond her. He adjusted so her bottom was more in that air. "I'm ready." She replied.
The first smack was solid, the next nine were even more. He cupped his hand while smacking her sits spots. She shifted a little, it really stung this week. He adjusted her and gave her an extra smack. A small whine.
"You need to hold still, young lady. He pulled down her pants, "You know the rules." He said bring his hand back up. Her bottom stung and she sniffed. She did know the rules. His hand was as firm and stern as always. Each contact got a small squeak out her. "Tell me Ophelia why are you getting this spanking?" He asked.
"You remind me to take care of myself." She sniffed.
"Very good." He said while baring her bottom. He saw her face go into her hands. He patted her upturned bum gently. "Last twenty." He said kindly, but to make sure to drive home the lesson with every firm smack. "You did so good." He rubbed her back. She was sniffing and wiggling a little bit. He hushed her and rubbed her back. He righted her clothes and helped her stand up. He sat her on his lap, a small whine. He wrapped her in a hug.
"Thank you," She sniffed. "Do you think Gen needs help with dinner?" They both entered the kitchen to check.