I've seen many posts online about an ideal Daddy/little day from a little's perspective, and they're all lovely. But I decided to write the day of my dreams from a caregiver's perspective. I'm nonsexual when in Daddyspace, so there's no sexual content here. Just some intense sweetness between a caregiver and his diaper-wearing little girl. I hope you enjoy, and I'd love to read any comments!
She and I wake up already in each other’s arms.
There’s no alarm, nowhere important to be today. Still sleepy, we instinctively switch to a new cuddle position. I feel her holding her stuffie against her chest, and it makes me smile to think of the bond they share. I sense her easy breaths become slower as she falls back asleep. A wave of calm rushes over me knowing she’s happy, safe, comfy, and warm. I end up drifting back to sleep too.
Once we wake up again, we know without saying a word that it’s time to get up. But nothing gets in the way of our cuddles. We spoon for a bit longer and ease into consciousness before I finally summon the energy to get up first. I unbutton her onesie, take off her overnight diaper, and guide her into the shower. Mornings have never been our strong suit.
While she cleans up, I finish preparing the food and drinks for our picnic lunch—all the classics plus a few surprise foods that’ll make her little heart happy. I pack our picnic basket with the food, utensils, plates, and glasses. All set for a charming meal!
After we both finish our morning routines, I lead her to our changing mat in the nursery and put her into a fresh diaper for the day. She wiggles a bit as she enjoys that familiar comfy embrace. Then I have her raise up her arms as high as possible and slide on a cute dress. Subtle enough for being in public, but I know how it still makes her feel smol. She’s so beautiful. I pack up her changing bag, and we head out the door.
I drive everywhere when we’re together, so she knows to head straight to the passenger door. I open the door for her, buckle her seatbelt, and give her a loving kiss on the forehead. That always makes her giggle, and it’s one of my favorite things ever too. Off we go!
It’s the first cool day heading into fall, and the leaves are just starting to show signs of change after a hot summer. The journey up into the mountains is scenic and peaceful, one of our favorite drives together. She loves animals, so she can’t help but point out every horse, cow, and bird along the way. She teaches me new fun facts about each, and we try to identify the birds together. We’re getting pretty good thanks to the birdfeeders in our backyard.
We arrive at a completely empty ridge far up in the mountains and away from civilization. No one will be bothering us here, and I set up our picnic blanket in a spot with a beautiful view. I ask her teasingly if she needs a bib, pull out her a sippy cup from the picnic basket, and we share a delicious meal as the sounds of nature and a distant train horn fill our senses. Her eyes light up when she sees the sweet treats I snuck into the basket. The occasional breeze ruffles the leaves and gives me goosebumps. The weather is amazing today, and I’m so thankful to be sharing it with her.
After our meal, we put everything back in the car and I casually check her diaper. It’s wet, but there’s still enough capacity to last the afternoon. I help her change into clothes more fitting for a hike and apply some anti-chaffing balm to her diaper area. She thanks me for protecting her, and I light up. We set off into the nearby forest to go on one of our characteristic adventures.
Along the way, I direct her to find five signs of fall as a scavenger hunt. After all, we’re both so excited for the cozier days of autumn ahead. After the fifth one, I pull out a gold star sticker and put one on her hand. She swoons as I call her “my good girl” and we continue down the path holding hands.
She spots a mushroom and gets excited. In the task app that we share, she gets Good Girl Points for each day she points out a mushroom, squirrel, or bunny. It takes her a while, but she finds the others too and I give her some praising pats on the head and an encouraging hug. I’m so proud of her, and a nose boop seals the deal. I start wondering what reward she’ll end up redeeming these Points for.
Featuring @lolaandthens0me, my roommate and one of my platonic best friends. We do not share a dynamic, but do enjoy going on hikes together. (📸: Me)
Awhile later, we stop on a bench for a quick rest. One minute turns into an hour as we start talking about anything and everything. Her head rests on my lap and she’s looking up at me with those dough eyes that constantly melt my heart. I run my fingers through her hair over and over as we keep sharing our innermost thoughts. In that moment, I feel another surge of gratitude for her and this beautiful life connection that we share. Our dynamic is just the icing on top.
The end of the hike leads us to a stunning overlook on a ridge facing out to the west. It’s a hidden gem, and we question how no one else knows about it. But for now, it’s our little secret, just like our CG/l roles and what she wears most of the time. We’re miles from anyone at this point, and we revel in the ability to just be our full selves together.
It’s approaching sunset now, so I set up my tripod to capture a timelapse. Maybe we can inspire others to have their own adventures! We hold hands and sit there together in silence just taking it all in. Eventually the last gimmer of sun disappears below the horizon and the clouds light up in a dizzying array of color that fills us with awe and wonder. She grabs my arm and I pull her close, then I let out a content sigh as she rests her head against my shoulder. This is magical.
We get back to the car with the aid of a flashlight and headlamp. To her delight, some late-season lightning bugs also help light our way. We joke about how I call them lightning bugs and she calls them fireflies.
Before we drive off, I lay her down in the back on the changing mat and give her the diaper change she’s needed for a while. All clean now! Diaper changes are one of our most intimate moments, and we share our usual embrace after. We head home and she plays passenger princess by choosing our playlist and feeding me snacks. I catch her looking out the car window up at the stars a few times. My little stargazer.
It’s getting late once we’re home, but we’re hungry. We decide to make our best quick recipe and help each other out in the kitchen. Cooking together always makes the meal taste even better. We take turns playing music from our playlists at dinner.
She then asks to make a dessert to satisfy her sweet tooth, but I tell her it’s too late. She pulls out her task app and redeems the Good Girl Points she earned today for a homemade dessert reward. I knew this would come back to bite me. We get baking and I feed her the cookies she decided on. This time she gets that bib. I can’t trust her with crumbs.
Featuring @lolaandthens0me (📸: Me)
It’s getting close to bedtime now, and it’s time to start our routine. The thinner diaper I put her in before leaving the park is pretty wet now, so I strip her of that and draw a bath. She likes extra bubbles, so I pour in more than any rational person should accept. I locate some bath toys, including our cute turtle and whale friends, plus some water-soluble markers and bath foam. We like taking baths together, so I sit down in the back with my legs around her. She starts playing with her toys and draws some cute hearts and butterflies on the wall. I tell her she’s such a good drawer, then put my arms around her and hold her tight. She’s the sweetest thing ever.
I can tell she’s getting tired now. After drying off, I lead her to our nursery and help her onto the changing table. I put a stuffie into her arms, which she instinctively hugs. Now she has a fresh diaper for bed, and an adorable onesie to make her feel extra safe. She smiles up at me again with those same dough eyes. I revel in the shared admiration we have for each other in moments like this.
I pop a paci in her mouth and clip it to her onesie, then head to the kitchen to make her a bottle of choco moo, our silly name for chocolate milk. I return to the nursery and see her holding her stuffie, clearly trying to hold off sleep. The way she rhythmically sucks on her paci is so calming to me too. I put the bottle down in our nursery’s cozy corner and pick her up from the changing table. She instinctively attaches herself to me like a koala. Picking her up and carrying her around is one of my favorite things as a caregiver. I gently put her down and pull a soft blankie over her and her stuffie.
I pick out a bedtime story that we recently got from the library and settle in behind her. She nestles her head into the crook of my arm and I can’t help but kiss her head. She giggles, then yawns. We both laugh as her paci falls out. Time for her bottle, I guess! I hold that up to her mouth in one hand as I start reading our story about adventures and love. The voices are her favorite part, and I lean into it for dramatic effect.
Featuring @lolaandthens0me (📸: Me)
By the time I’m done reading, she’s finished her bottle and obviously ready for bed. I reach down around her onesie and feel that her diaper is already a tiny bit wet. She’s told me that’s her favorite way to fall asleep. So cute.
She loves having a bottle before bed, but it means she has one last responsibility. She always protests, but we head to the bathroom for Toothbrush Buddies! It’s our fun name to make brushing our teeth less of a chore. We make our customary silly faces and noises at each other. I love how light-hearted and fun we both make each other feel.
Once we both finish up, I carry her into our bedroom and tuck her in with a forehead kiss, placing her paci back in her mouth. She grabs her bed stuffie before I can even get it and holds it close. I lock the door, turn out the lights, and hop into bed myself.
She knows to roll on her side at this point, and I settle up behind her and make her my little spoon. It feels like the most natural thing in the world. I give her a few reassuring diaper pats, hear a few last giggles, then I put my arm around her and her stuffie. We sleep like this every night, whether we’re in our CG/little spaces or not.
Within minutes, I feel her body’s sleepy twitches, meaning she’s drifted peacefully off to sleep. A blissful smile comes to my face, and I feel an immense sense of calm. Like everything is right in the world. I used to have horrible insomnia, but holding her makes me feel at ease and clears my mind like nothing else.
Right before I fall asleep, I reflect back on our incredible day and how special our connection is. Her curiosity of the world, compassion, calmness, generosity, innocence, and appreciation of small things all make my heart light up. The vulnerability we share as both adult partners and CG/l is so beautiful. And while not every day can be as magical as this one, I feel excited for the lifetime of memories ahead of us.
Thank you so much for reading. Did this resonate with you? Read more about my romantic caregiver vibes.
