Loves Match By Judith Keim – Judith Keim

### Harry met them at the doorway, holding onto a blanket and sucking his thumb. From a room in the back of the house, Hazel heard the baby crying. “Jed, take Harry to the kitchen and have him sit at the table in his booster seat.

I’ll be back with the baby.” “Harry needs his diaper changed,” said Jed. “Okay, but let me check on the baby first,” said Hazel. She walked into the baby’s room and saw him sitting up in his crib. He stopped crying and stared at her. “It’s okay, Simon, I’m here to help you,” Hazel crooned. She went over to the crib, lifted him, and realized he’d soaked through his diaper onto the little shirt he was wearing. Knowing she had no choice, she laid Simon on a changing table, and talking softly to him, struggled to change his diaper and clean him up.

Staring at her, he alternated between being fascinated and wanting to cry. Hazel hadn’t realized she was making all sorts of noises to keep Simon’s attention until Jed, standing at the doorway, said, “What are you doing?” “I’m trying my best to get him changed,” said Hazel. “Can you grab me a fresh shirt for him?” Jed handed the shirt to her, “Get his head through it first, then his arms.” “Thanks,” said Hazel, wondering how often Jed had changed Simon’s clothes. Once she was done, she headed to the kitchen with both boys.

“I gave Harry some Cheerios,” said Jed. “Lisa gives him some fruit in the morning, but I’m not allowed to use a knife.” “Okay, I’ll take care of it,” said Hazel, placing Simon in a highchair. At almost a year old, Simon was excited to have some Cheerios too.

Hazel found a half box of strawberries in the refrigerator and cut some up for both little boys. “How about you, Jed? Do you want a snack?” “Can I have a banana?” he asked, pointing to a bunch sitting on the counter. “I’m sure Lisa won’t mind,” Hazel said, impressed by the food choices. “Do you always have fruit around?” Jed nodded. Lisa is a nutra …nutritionis … “Oh, a nutritionist. That’s nice.” A thought struck her. “Is Lisa a nurse too?” “Sometimes,” said Jed. “She and Janis help each other.”

Hazel was sitting in the kitchen with the three boys when Janis arrived. “Hi, I got the message about Lucinda and got here as quickly as I could. I’ll take over.” “Thanks,” said Hazel. “I’ve changed Simon, but Harry hasn’t had a diaper change after his nap. Jed says it needs changing, but Harry was eating his snack, and I didn’t want to disturb him.”

“No problem. I’ll do it when he’s ready,” said Janis. “I’m going to return to the Sports Center, but will you please keep me informed?” Hazel asked her. “I will,” said Janis. Hazel gave Jed a quick hug.

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• Pages: 215
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• Estimated Reading Time: 339.71 minutes
• Total Words: 67,942
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