I knew what it was - I knew what it was like being the only one who could calm a

I knew what it was like being the only one who could calm a crying baby with a single swear word.

I knew what it was when he told the baby to shut up or he’d get a popsicle in the face.

I knew what it was when she made the baby laugh by saying 'fart' in the loudest voice possible.

I knew what it was when he threatened the baby with a jelly bean war.