Little Chamroeun stood there while Dad gently encouraged him.
“Come on… walk…”
Dad tried to guide him forward, hoping he would take a few steps on his own.
Chamroeun looked up.
“Eee…?”
He didn’t seem interested.
Walking?
No.
Not right now.
His eyes slowly shifted—
To something much more important.
The milk in Dad’s hand.
Instantly, his focus changed.
“Eee!”
Instead of trying to walk, Chamroeun leaned forward quickly and grabbed the milk, holding it tightly like a little treasure.
No hesitation.
No walking.
Just milk!
Dad couldn’t help but smile at the clever move. Chamroeun completely ignored the lesson and chose what he wanted most.
He hugged the bottle, clearly proud of himself.
“Eee! Eee!”
Happy little sounds now.
No more refusal.
No more stubbornness.
Just satisfaction.
Dad gently laughed and let him have his moment before continuing later.
For little Chamroeun, walking can wait—but milk? That comes first every time!
