As night settled quietly over the house, Monkey Lyly lay curled on her small blanket, eyes wide open. The room was calm, the lights were dim, and everything seemed perfect for sleep—yet Lyly kept tossing and turning. She rolled to one side, then the other, hugged her pillow, and even covered her ears, but nothing worked. Every few minutes, she let out a tiny sigh, clearly frustrated that sleep refused to come.
Mom noticed right away. Lyly was usually the first to drift off, dreaming peacefully before the moon climbed high. Worried, Mom gently stroked Lyly’s head and whispered soothing words. Lyly responded with a soft whimper, her hands clutching at Mom’s sleeve as if asking for help. Dad checked the room temperature, adjusted the blanket, and even brought Lyly her favorite toy, but the restlessness continued.
At first, everyone suspected Lyly might be unwell. Was her stomach hurting? Did she feel scared? Mom decided to stay beside her, watching carefully. That’s when the surprising truth slowly revealed itself. Each time the room grew completely quiet, Lyly’s eyes drifted toward the window. Her ears twitched, and she sat up, alert and excited.
Outside, a group of crickets chirped rhythmically, and the neighbor’s kitten occasionally let out a tiny meow. To everyone’s surprise, Lyly wasn’t disturbed by the noise—she was fascinated by it. Lyly had spent the day playing nonstop and hadn’t had time to explore or release her curiosity. Now, in the silence of the night, her mind was wide awake, eager for adventure.
Understanding this, Mom gently carried Lyly to the window for a few minutes. Lyly watched the shadows, listened closely, and made soft curious sounds of her own. After satisfying her curiosity, Mom guided her back to bed and held her close.
This time, Lyly didn’t toss or turn. Her breathing slowly evened out, her hands relaxed, and her eyes finally closed. The truth was simple yet surprising: Lyly didn’t need medicine or comfort—she just needed a moment to be curious. With her heart content, sleep came naturally at last.
