It was laundry day, and the sun was shining warmly on the backyard. Mom was carrying a basket of clothes, ready to start washing. But inside the house, tiny baby monkey Misskoi had other plans.
The moment she saw Mom head for the back door, Misskoi raced to her feet, squeaking loudly. “Eee! Eee!” she cried, grabbing onto Mom’s leg with her little hands.
“Oh no, Misskoi, not today,” Mom said gently. “You’ll get all wet!”
But Misskoi wasn’t hearing it. She tugged harder, looking up with her big eyes, determined and dramatic. She wanted to go now. She didn’t care about getting wet or dirty—she just didn’t want to be left behind.
Mom tried to distract her with toys and snacks, but Misskoi folded her arms and sat stubbornly at the door, staring outside like it was the end of the world. Every time Mom took a step, Misskoi let out a loud squeak, as if she was saying, “Take me with you!”
Finally, Mom gave in with a chuckle. “Alright, but only if you promise to be good!”
Misskoi clapped her hands in victory.
Wearing a tiny shirt and a big smile, she followed Mom outside, sitting nearby as clothes were scrubbed and rinsed. She dipped her hands in the soapy water, then playfully splashed her feet in a small basin. Laundry time turned into playtime.
By the end, Misskoi was wet, a little messy—but so happy.
Sometimes, it’s not about what baby monkeys should do. It’s about being close to the one they love most.
And for Misskoi, nothing felt better than helping Mom, even if it meant a splash or two. 🐒🫧💕
