One sunny morning, little Lala woke up to the sound of birds chirping outside the window. She rubbed her eyes and looked around the room. Usually, Thuy would already be there with a warm smile and a bowl of fruit or milk. But this morning was different—Thuy was nowhere to be seen.
Instead of panicking or calling out, smart little Lala stretched her arms and told herself, “Today, I’ll take care of myself because Thuy must be busy!” With a determined look on her face, she got out of bed and began her mini-morning routine.
First, she picked up her tiny toothbrush and carefully brushed her teeth. She even remembered to rinse her mouth like Thuy taught her. Then, she washed her face with a splash of cool water, giggling when some droplets landed on her nose.
After getting clean, Lala looked through her little basket of clothes and found a cute outfit with cartoon animals. It was a bit wrinkled, but Lala didn’t mind—she proudly dressed herself and admired her look in the mirror. “I look so pretty today!” she squealed with joy.
She then went to the kitchen and opened the small snack drawer. There, she found a banana and a box of milk. She peeled the banana carefully and sat at the table just like a grown-up. “Breakfast is served,” she said to herself with pride.
When Thuy finally returned from the market, she was amazed to see Lala dressed, clean, and finishing her banana like a little princess. “Oh wow, Lala! You did all this by yourself?” Thuy asked with a big smile.
Lala nodded proudly, and Thuy gave her a big hug. “You’re growing up to be such a smart and independent girl,” Thuy said warmly.
Lala beamed with happiness. She learned that even when others are busy, she can take care of herself in small, thoughtful ways — and that made her feel confident and loved more than ever.
