“Do not touch me with those poopy hands!”
“The diaper recycler is not a toy.”
“Mommy’s vac suit is not where brother takes naps.”
“Put the hammer down. Making holes in the bulkhead will get you sucked through a tiny hole into outer space.”
“Be quiet during the Captain’s emergency announcements.”
“I know you’re scared buddy. Let’s practice our deep breaths. In, out, in, out. Good job!”
“Shhhh. Remember, they can’t find us if they can’t hear us.”
“No, buddy, I have no idea what the creatures look like.”
“No matter what happens, remember that Daddy will always love you.”
Jason P. Burnham writes speculative fiction. He loves spending time with his wife, kids, and dog.
Twitter: @AndGalen
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