It was a quiet, sunny afternoon when Dad decided it was the perfect time to have a little talk with NB—the tiniest and most curious baby monkey in the troop. She had been climbing up and down the bamboo fence all morning, full of energy and wild ideas, and Dad knew she needed a gentle reminder to be careful.
He sat her down and began speaking softly, explaining the importance of safety and listening. At first, NB blinked up at him with her usual wide-eyed stare. But the moment she realized Dad was giving a serious “grown-up talk,” she gave her very first dramatic reaction.
NB’s little lips pouted, her eyebrows scrunched into a frown, and she let out a tiny, squeaky “Ehh!” Her tail twitched, and she crossed her arms like she understood everything—but didn’t exactly agree.
Dad couldn’t help but chuckle.
Instead of crying or running off, NB stayed put, tilting her head side to side, reacting to every word with funny expressions—from gasps to squints. She even let out a tiny yawn to signal, “Okay Dad, I get it!”
It was a priceless moment—her very first attempt at reacting like a big girl. Though she didn’t say a word, her face told the whole story. Dad smiled, leaned down, and gave her a kiss on the cheek.
NB might not fully understand yet, but her adorable reactions showed she’s growing—and learning—a little more each day.
