[then she should scold her on the spot, not run off in a mood and leave her with a pit in her stomach and a burning throat because her doing that is really upsetting to her and she doesn't quite understand and she wasn't even given a chance to explain herself]
I'll write you a note, but you have to promise me you'll go straight to him. A Big sister promise. [gently takes the notepad from her, explaining things for Gilbert in perfect script. Before reaching into her pockets and handing her a 2 Euro coin]
I don't have candy, but if you hand this to a cashier and ask for candy, you'll get some. [You didn't come with a care sheet so she doesn't know any of that! Sorry, Gilbert. She's curious about you but too distracted to really soak in the reality of you being in front of her. Too reserved and shy to give in to her more maternal instincts of scooping you in her arms and feeling your hair and counting your fingers like you're a baby and not a young girl just out of fascination.]
We'll talk more when you've got your voice back, yes? [offers her a small smile]
Re: 2/2
I'll write you a note, but you have to promise me you'll go straight to him. A Big sister promise. [gently takes the notepad from her, explaining things for Gilbert in perfect script. Before reaching into her pockets and handing her a 2 Euro coin]
I don't have candy, but if you hand this to a cashier and ask for candy, you'll get some. [You didn't come with a care sheet so she doesn't know any of that! Sorry, Gilbert. She's curious about you but too distracted to really soak in the reality of you being in front of her. Too reserved and shy to give in to her more maternal instincts of scooping you in her arms and feeling your hair and counting your fingers like you're a baby and not a young girl just out of fascination.]
We'll talk more when you've got your voice back, yes? [offers her a small smile]