This morning started off calmly in the monkey household, but things took a sharp turn when baby monkey Lito decided he was not okay with the new plan.
Mommy monkey, always busy and attentive, had gently placed Lito on the floor so she could take care of a few things nearby. But for Lito, it felt like the world had just collapsed. His wide eyes welled up with emotion, and his little hands began to flail in protest.
He stood up shakily and let out an angry, squeaky cry that echoed through the room. His lower lip quivered dramatically, and in seconds, he was on the floor, stomping his tiny feet and throwing a full-blown tantrum. He didn’t want food. He didn’t want toys. He just wanted to be hugged.
Mommy looked back, slightly surprised at how quickly her son had gone from cuddly to chaos. She chirped softly to calm him, but Lito wasn’t having it. He rolled over, pouted, and refused to look at her, showing her just how betrayed he felt.
The little drama king didn’t stop there. He crawled over to her, plopped down beside her foot, and latched onto her leg like a koala, clinging tightly with teary eyes. His message was loud and clear: “Don’t ever leave me on the floor again!”
Finally, mommy picked him up, gently cradling him in her arms. Instantly, Lito calmed down, his angry huffs turning into soft sniffles. Peace was restored.
It’s true — baby monkeys, just like human toddlers, have big feelings. And all little Lito needed was the warmth of his mom’s hug to feel safe again.
