Caregiver!Bucky Barnes Headcanon Alphabet
(Not my art, found on pinterest)
Affection- He is affectionate in his own way. He isn't big on physical affection, not because he doesn't enjoy it but he's scared he'll hurt his kiddo. He'll give big hugs and high fives if his kiddo needs them or initiates them, but other than that his form of affection tends to be affirmations and encouragment.
Boo-Boos- He knows how to handle any injuries without trouble, and he tries to make it fun to distract from the pain (as long as its not too serious of an owie). He'll make silly noises and goof around when putting a bandaid on his kiddo's knee. Oh! Can't forget the bandaid for the stuffie too! Brave thing
Communication- Communication is key. He doesn't always understand cues or babytalk as well, but he tries. If his kiddo goes nonverbal he tries to communicate the best he can to make sure they're okay and find out what they need (if anything). He doesn't like not knowing what to do. He worries about making something worse, and if a new situation arises he handles it and makes sure to make a mental note to discuss it when his kiddo is big again.
Daddy- Not only are nicknames a big thing for his kiddo to call him, but nicknames are a big thing for him! Doll, baby, prince/princess, etc. Whatever he's feeling
Encouragment- He is big on gentle encouragment, but not force. Trying new foods, doing new activites, etc. If his kiddo says no, that's perfectly fine. But he always at least tries.
Food- He doesn't eat a lot. He's not used to eating a lot of food after hydra. It's something he's still adjusting to, but that doesn't mean he won't make sure you eat (or try to). Is he a fancy chef? No, not by any means. But he tries and he does okay most of the time.
Gentle Giant- He is the gentlest person with his kiddo (don't tell Sam). He's affectionate and kind and patient. All the things he hasn't gotten the last 90 years, he makes sure his kiddo gets.
Healing- Taking care of his kiddos is healing for him just as much as it is for his kiddos. Because he gets to take care of someone and help someone instead of hurting. He likes the softness of it. It makes him feel good being able to help with such a gentle and vulnerable thing.
Inside Voice- He knows his kiddo can get loud sometimes, so he's always there to remind them (gently of course) to use their inside voice
Judgment Free- He holds no judgment for what his kiddos need. Anything that helps them feel safe, he's got it. Why should he judge someome for something that makes them feel better?
Kindness- He is the kindest caregiver a kiddo could ask for and he makes sure everyone around them treats them with that same kindness, while making sure his kiddo is kind as well.
Lies- One of the few (genuine) rules he has is no (serious) lying. He can't help his baby if his baby is lying to him. Of course, if they don't want to tell him what's going on then that's fine, but he'd prefer them tell him somethings wrong but not go into detail, than lie and tell him nothings wrong at all. Though if it's a safety thing then he always needs to know what's going on
Magnets- He can never seem to escape the magnets that get stuck on his arm. A cat, a unicorn, a dinosaur, a shark. Anything. He'll wear them with pride because his kiddo had a vision for where each and every magnet would go and the vision is beautiful every time.
Naptime- Naptime can be difficult. Sometimes his kiddo doesn't want to be put down for a nap when they really need one. Bucky is patient and understanding no matter the reason. He'll chase the monsters under the bed away as many times as he needs to to make sure his kiddo feels safe.
Overwhelm- In the case where he gets overwhelmed, he'll take a step back after making sure theres someone trusting to watch you. He knows his limits and doesn't want to get overwhelmed and take it out on his baby. In the case that you're overwhelmed, he won't do anything without you're permission. He won't touch, he won't move. He'll ask in a calm voice. He'll remind you to breathe and watch you to make sure you're okay.
Playing Games- He loves playing games with his kiddo. Even the silliest ones. He'll play dress up or house or dolls or army or kitchen without a trouble in the world. The giggles from his kiddo are worth it
Quick Thinking- He thinks fast on his feet. He is an amazing problem solver and he thinks of solutions right away.
Routine- He thrives on routine. Of course there is going to be times where he won't be able to maintain a routine perfectly, that's to be expected. But he keeps a general routine down for him and his kiddos that he enforces the best he can
Stubborn- He's stubborn. Which clashes with his kiddos stubborness sometimes. When he sets his mind to something it's going to get done. But, if his baby has another idea then he'll try to work out a compromise
Time- He always has time for you. Meeting? No. His baby needs him. He'll be there in a heartbeat. He doesn't want his kiddo thinking he's left them.
Unconditional Love- No matter what he loves his kiddo. Through every trantrum and meltdown and bad day and grumpy morning and mischief filled antic. He loves them. Always.
Very Good Storyteller- He used to read a lot and sometimes still does so he knows how to tell a good story. He won't ever admit it to anyone else but he does silly voices and everything
Winter- He gets nervous about taking his kiddos out in the cold. He doesn't want them to get sick so he'll bundle up his kiddos before they go play outside. Even if he himself doesn't like the cold very much, he'll always play with his kiddos because it's about them, not him. And after they come inside he makes sure his littles get something warm to drink, their favorite stuffie, a warm blanket, and he gives them all the cuddles to fight away any lingering chilliness
X-Ray Vision- He seems to always know when his kiddo is doing something they shouldn't be doing and he is there immediately. "Hey baby. What're we doin' on the counter, honey? Let's get you down, yeah? That's not safe. What were you trying to grab? Let me grab it for you."
You first- His kiddo is his priority. No matter what. They come first. Their needs, their wants. Anything (within reason).
Zero Yelling- He never raises his voice. Even if he's frustrated. There are times where he has to take a step back for a moment, but he's good at communication and reassurance after anything like that.
