Parent
“C’mon stop crying.”
Grandparent
“When you did that, I picked you up and held
you.”
Parent
“I was like that?”
Grandparent
“Yes, and you snuggled into my shoulder.”
Parent
“I think parents should create more
independence.”
Grandparent
“But these are baby steps, first comes love.”
Parent
“I do love, but I must teach.”
Grandparent
“Plenty of time to learn when they are capable
of understanding.”
Parent
“What does a baby understand?”
Grandparent
“Love”
Parent
“When will I know it’s time to teach?”
Grandparent
“When they ask to learn?”
Parent
“How can I teach love?”
Grandparent
“Mercy.”
Parent
“Love comes first. Come here Baby, I love
you!”
Grandparent
“Mercy! And in the same spot you once found
yours. Love comes first.”
