Little Timo, the soft-furred baby monkey with big eyes and a heart full of clinginess, wasn’t ready for a big step today—learning to walk alone.
Mama had been gently encouraging him for days. She would place him on the soft mat, take a few steps back, and cheer him on with claps and warm smiles.
But today, Mama went one step further.
She left him just a little farther than usual… and waited.
Timo looked around, confused.
At first, he took one wobbly step, then another. But when he noticed she wasn’t right beside him—panic set in.
His lip quivered. His eyes welled up with baby tears. He plopped down with a soft thud, turned toward Mama, and let out a heartbroken little cry as if to say, “Why would you leave me?”
Mama stayed calm, softly calling, “Come on, baby, you can do it.”
But Timo wasn’t having it.
He crawled back toward her on all fours, climbed into her lap, and wrapped his little arms around her tightly, refusing to let go. His message was clear: he wasn’t ready.
The caretakers watching couldn’t help but smile. “He’s not just a baby… he’s a mama’s boy.”
Mama gave him a gentle kiss on the head and held him close. She knew that one day soon, he’d walk on his own—but not today.
Sometimes, bravery takes time. And Timo? He’d rather walk with love than walk alone. 🐒💞👣
