Baby Linda was playing happily on the soft mat, rolling around and clapping her tiny hands. She felt safe knowing that her mom was right there beside her. But as soon as her mother got up and started walking away, Linda’s little heart filled with panic.
Mommy was only going to take some clothes from the laundry basket, but to Linda, it felt like she was being left behind forever. Her big round eyes welled up with tears, and before she could stop herself, she let out a loud, dramatic scream.
“WAAAHHH!” Linda threw herself onto the floor, kicking her tiny legs and flailing her arms. She didn’t care about anything else—she just wanted her mommy to come back and pick her up.
Hearing the loud cries, Mommy turned around, surprised by Linda’s extreme reaction. “Oh, Linda, I’m just getting the clothes! I’ll be right back,” she said with a gentle smile.
But Linda wasn’t having it. She shook her head furiously, her face turning red with frustration. She screamed even louder, making sure that her voice was heard all the way across the yard. She pounded her tiny fists on the floor, wiggling and rolling dramatically as if the world had ended.
Mommy sighed and hurried back to her, picking up the spoiled little monkey and holding her close. The moment Linda felt her mother’s warm embrace, she sniffled, hiccuped, and buried her tiny face into Mommy’s chest.
“There, there, my little drama queen,” Mommy cooed, patting Linda’s back. “I was just gone for a second.”
Linda, still sniffling, clung tightly to her mother. She pouted her lips and refused to let go, making sure Mommy knew she was not happy about being left alone—even if it was just for a few seconds.
Mommy laughed softly, realizing once again how spoiled and attached little Linda was. But deep down, she didn’t mind—after all, Linda was her precious baby, and she would always be there to comfort her, no matter how big the tantrum.
