Baby Ricky sat on the soft grass, his tiny fists clenched as his big round eyes filled with frustration. His mommy had just put him down and walked away for a moment, but to Ricky, it felt like the biggest betrayal in the world.
“Nooo! Don’t leave me!” Ricky screeched, his tiny body trembling with anger. He stomped his little feet on the ground, letting out loud, high-pitched cries that echoed through the yard. His tail twitched furiously, and he dramatically rolled onto his back, kicking in protest.
He wanted to be held, cuddled, and carried everywhere! But instead, he was left alone on the ground like a big monkey—something Ricky refused to accept. His mommy glanced back, amused but unfazed by his tantrum.
Ricky’s cries grew louder as he pounded his tiny hands on the grass. He glanced around, hoping for sympathy, but the other monkeys just watched, some even giggling at his over-the-top performance.
Realizing that no one was rushing to pick him up, Ricky huffed and crossed his arms. His big, pouty face showed pure disappointment. He didn’t want to sit here alone!
Just when he was about to let out another dramatic scream, his mommy returned. She scooped him up in her warm arms, and instantly, the tantrum stopped. Ricky snuggled close, wrapping his tiny arms around her neck, as if nothing had happened.
All was right in Ricky’s world again—until the next time Mommy put him down!
