the 'polkadot baby' adoption

Claire first came to our home as the baby kindin picked out with her grandmother at the store.  as one of many dolls kindin liked to caretake, Claire was THE favorite baby- even earning status in kindin's bed at night.  dalia watched jealously from afar and often snuck Claire when the opportunity presented itself.  if kindin was not looking, Claire was in dalia's clutches which would upset kindin and necessitate parent intervention.  dalia soon came up with a smarter game plan and began seizing 'kindin's baby' only when kindin wasn't around (ie. during the school day).  but, every night there was an argument as a frustrated and tired kindin searched the house for where claire had gone.  this angry cycle repeated itself and grandma pleaded to step in with a second baby claire but even she could agree that that wasn't an effective solution.  the anger continued to build and dad stepped in with a very clever reframe.  dad began applauding kindin for getting such a great 'babysitter' while she was gone.  because kindin could hardly argue with that,  she soon began thanking dalia for babysitting every day.  they had inherited a very happy arrangement- dalia babysitting days and kindin had her beloved baby in bed every night.  time passed and kindin soon forgot about claire but dalia did not forget about 'kindin's baby'.  in spite of at least 8 other babies in her possession, dalia always preferred 'kindin's baby'.  she even boldly renamed her 'polkadot baby' when she sensed kindin's lack of care and concern!  claire has essentially been adopted to dalia as polkadot baby and dalia couldn't be happier.  she coos to her and cuddles with her.  she tries to help her walk.  she reads to her and she even reprimands her.  when dalia's upset, the easiest way to redirect her is to ask about polkadot baby.

   
 but she never asks to sleep with polkadot baby- it appears some happy arrangements die hard!