Little Rainbow, the tiny and sensitive baby monkey, had quite an emotional day today. She adores her adopted mother Libby more than anything, and whenever Libby moves, Rainbow wants to follow her—even if she doesn’t fully understand what’s happening. This morning, Libby decided to play a funny, energetic game, hopping around like a frog to teach Rainbow balance, movement, and courage. But for Rainbow, the playful game quickly became a mix of excitement and worry.
As soon as Libby started hopping with wide jumps and bouncing motions, Rainbow became confused. Her little body is still learning coordination, and jumping is not yet easy for her. Every time she tried to copy her mom, her legs shook, her steps wobbled, and she sometimes fell into a soft pile of leaves. The sound of Libby’s playful “hop-hop-hop!” made Rainbow try even harder, but the effort overwhelmed her. Within seconds, she let out her familiar soft cries—those tiny, emotional sounds she makes whenever she feels unsure.
Even while crying, Rainbow hopped after Libby because she didn’t want to be left behind. Her tears rolled down her cheeks, but her determination pushed her forward. Libby noticed Rainbow’s distress, so she slowed down, lowered her body, and gently demonstrated a smaller, easier frog-like hop. Rainbow sniffed, wiped her face with her tiny hands, and tried again, this time with less fear. She still cried, but now the cries were mixed with effort and bravery instead of panic.
Eventually, Rainbow managed a few tiny jumps. Each jump made Libby clap proudly, and gradually Rainbow’s crying softened into gentle whimpers. She began to trust the game, understanding that her mom was not leaving her—she was guiding her. With every hop, Rainbow grew a little more confident.
By the end of the lesson, Rainbow was tired but safe in Libby’s arms. Her cries had stopped, replaced by small breaths of relief. Though emotional, she learned something important today: she could be brave, even through tears, as long as her mom was there to show the way.