Sister's Diaper Duty

    By Bmj Media

    Sister's Diaper Duty cover image

    27 Mar, 2024

    a painting of a little girl sitting on the floor with her toys in front of her and a teddy bear, american scene painting, a storybook illustration, Bob Byerley, highly detailed digital painting

    Emily, the little blonde toddler, was in her playpen, her big blue eyes full of curiosity as she played with her toys. Her infectious laughter filled the room, creating a cheerful atmosphere.

    a painting of a baby sitting on the floor surrounded by toys and toyshelves in a room with a green wall, photorealism, a storybook illustration, Alex Horley-Orlandelli, highly detailed digital painting

    Emily's sister walked into the room, fresh from reform school. She looked at Emily, her nose wrinkling at the smell of a dirty diaper. She sighed, knowing what her punishment was.

    a woman holding a baby in a bath room next to a sink and a toilet with a baby in it, lyco art, a storybook illustration, Chris Ware, detailed illustration

    With Emily in her arms, the sister walked into the bathroom. She placed Emily on the changing table, taking a deep breath as she prepared herself for the task ahead.

    a baby sitting on the floor in a bathroom playing with a remote control in front of a sink and a shelf with folded towels, photorealism, a storybook illustration, Diego Gisbert Llorens, storybook illustration

    The diaper changing was a disaster. Emily wriggled and giggled as her sister struggled with the task. Finally, with a clean diaper in place, she let out a sigh of relief.

    two girls sitting on a couch with a teddy bear and a toy car in front of them, with a clock on the wall, serial art, a comic book panel, Clarice Beckett, comic book

    Emily's sister sat on the couch, exhausted but relieved. She watched Emily play, her heart softening despite the earlier ordeal. She realized she had missed this, missed her sister.

    a couple of kids playing with toys in a room with a couch and a chair in front of them, photorealism, a storybook illustration, Brothers Hildebrandt, highly detailed digital painting

    The next few days were filled with more diaper changes, feeding times, and playtime. Emily's sister found herself growing more accustomed to the routine, even enjoying it a little.

    a painting of two girls eating breakfast at a kitchen table together, with a green kitchen cabinets and green cabinets, american scene painting, a storybook illustration, Alejandro Burdisio, storybook illustration

    One morning, Emily's sister made breakfast while Emily sat in her high chair, clapping her hands in excitement. Seeing Emily so happy brought a small smile to her face.

    a woman and a child sitting at a table eating food together in a kitchen with a window in the background, photorealism, a storybook illustration, Colin Middleton, storybook illustration

    Despite the initial resentment, Emily's sister found herself growing fond of her little sister. She realized how much she had missed while at reform school, how much she had missed Emily.

    a couple of little girls standing next to each other on a sidewalk in a yard with a fence and flowers, figurative art, a storybook illustration, Brothers Hildebrandt, detailed illustration

    They spent afternoons in the backyard, playing and laughing. Emily's sister taught her how to play catch, Emily's laughter ringing out every time she missed. A bond was slowly forming between them.

    two little girls are playing in the grass together in front of a house and a garden with flowers and a shed, photorealism, a storybook illustration, Brothers Hildebrandt, highly detailed digital painting

    Emily's sister realized that her punishment wasn't a punishment after all. It was a chance to reconnect with her sister, a chance to be a part of Emily's life.

    a mother reading a book to her daughter on a bed in a bedroom with teddy bears on the wall, visual art, a storybook illustration, Caroline Lucy Scott, storybook illustration

    At night, Emily's sister would read stories to Emily before bedtime. Emily would listen intently, her eyes wide with wonder. It was a peaceful end to their day.

    a mother reading a book to her two daughters on a bed with a lamp on the side table in the background, photorealism, a storybook illustration, Caroline Lucy Scott, storybook illustration

    Emily's sister, once resentful, had learned to appreciate the time she got to spend with her sister. She learned that family was important, that love was important. And she was grateful for it.