It was a busy morning, and Mom was washing clothes nearby. Water splashed softly as she worked, focused on finishing her task.
Little Donal sat not far away.
At first, he watched quietly.
His tiny eyes followed Mom’s movements, seeing her hands busy and not reaching for him like usual. The sound of water and the distance made him feel a little unsure.
He shifted slightly.
“Eee…”
A small sound escaped him.
But Mom didn’t turn right away.
That’s when his face changed.
His lips trembled, and his body became restless. The quiet feeling quickly turned into something bigger.
“EEEEEE!”
Donal started crying loudly, his voice full of need and frustration. He wanted Mom’s attention—now.
“Eee! Eee!”
He cried again and again, his small hands reaching forward as if calling her to stop and come back.
The more Mom stayed busy, the louder he became.
For Donal, even a short moment without attention felt too long.
Mom quickly looked over.
She saw his teary face and heard the urgency in his cries. Even though her hands were still wet, she paused her work and walked over.
Gently, she picked him up.
The moment Donal felt her arms, his loud crying began to soften. He held onto her tightly, his small body relaxing again.
The tears slowed.
Now close to Mom, everything felt okay again.
Even during busy moments, little Donal just needed one thing—to feel loved and not forgotten.
