Lala, the clever little monkey, has always been full of surprises—but today, she amazed everyone even more. Early in the morning, as the sun peeked through the window, Lala woke up quietly in her cozy little bed. Thuy, her loving caretaker, had left a note nearby: “Be good, Lala! I have errands to run. I’ll be back soon!”
Most animals might cry or get nervous when left alone, but not Lala. This smart little girl sat up, yawned adorably, and stretched her tiny arms. She looked around and immediately went to work. First, she folded her little blanket just as she had watched Thuy do many times. Then she carefully climbed down and padded over to her tiny shelf, where her breakfast snack was waiting.
Without making a mess, Lala opened her banana and ate slowly, taking her time like a true lady. When she finished, she carried the peel to the trash can—yes, on her own! Then, she walked over to her toy basket, pulled out her favorite plush bear, and sat quietly to play.
What amazed everyone most was when she noticed the time and went to the little water bowl. Using both hands, she gently washed her face and cleaned her little paws, just like Thuy had taught her. She even checked her reflection in the mirror and made silly faces, giggling to herself.
When Thuy returned home, she was ready to run to Lala and check on her—but instead, she found the little monkey sitting peacefully, clean, fed, and playing calmly. Thuy’s eyes welled up with happy tears. Her baby was growing up, learning responsibility and independence.
Smart Lala had shown that she wasn’t just cute—she was capable, observant, and full of heart. Though she still loved cuddles and attention, Lala now knew how to take care of herself when needed. What a proud moment for both her and Thuy!
