Little Titas was having a very difficult morning. The newborn baby monkey had been resting peacefully, but when he woke up, he immediately began searching for Mom. He wanted nothing more than to be held close in her warm arms.
But Mom was busy for a moment, preparing his cozy resting area and making sure everything he needed was ready.
Titas did not understand why she wasn’t picking him up.
He opened his tiny mouth and let out a loud scream.
“Eeeeee! Eeeeee!”
Mom looked over with surprise. “Oh, Titas, I hear you, baby.”
But Titas wasn’t satisfied. He waved his little hands, wriggled against the soft blanket, and screamed even louder. His tiny face looked upset, and he kept turning toward Mom as if saying, Why won’t you cuddle me?
Mom came closer and gently spoke to him. “I know you want to be close to me. Just wait a little, sweetheart.”
Titas answered with another dramatic cry.
His little arms stretched toward her, and his eyes stayed fixed on her face. He was not trying to be naughty. He was simply a newborn who wanted warmth, reassurance, and familiar comfort.
Mom carefully picked him up once she was ready and held him securely. Almost immediately, Titas became quieter.
His tiny body relaxed against her, and his hands rested against her clothing.
“Oh, my little Titas,” Mom whispered. “Were you really that angry because you wanted a cuddle?”
Titas made a soft little sound, as though he finally felt understood.
Mom gently stroked his back while keeping him warm and comfortable. She knew that newborns could not explain what they needed with words, so their cries were often their only way of communicating.
After a while, Titas stopped screaming completely.
His eyes became heavy, and he tucked his face close to Mom. The angry expression disappeared, replaced by the peaceful look of a baby who finally felt safe.
Mom smiled and whispered, “You can always tell me when you need comfort. I may not be able to hold you every second, but I will always make sure you are safe and cared for.”
Titas slowly closed his eyes.
The loud cries that had filled the room only moments earlier were gone. Now there was nothing but quiet breathing and the gentle sound of Mom reassuring him.
It had been a tiny newborn tantrum, but it reminded everyone of something important: little babies need patience. They cannot always understand why Mom has to step away, and they cannot explain their feelings the way older children can.
Sometimes, all they know is that they want to be close to someone they trust.
And for Titas, that someone was Mom.
