One quiet morning, CUTIS watched Dad carefully as he prepared his daily cup of coffee. The rich aroma filled the kitchen, and Dad looked so relaxed and grown-up that CUTIS became curious. With wide eyes and a serious expression, CUTIS decided it was time to act like an adult too. He climbed onto a chair, crossed his arms, and politely asked if he could have a tiny sip. Dad hesitated but finally agreed, warning him that coffee was not as sweet as it smelled.
CUTIS held the warm cup with both hands, lifting it slowly just like Dad did. He closed his eyes, took a careful sip, and instantly froze. The bitter taste shocked him. His face scrunched up, his nose wrinkled, and his eyebrows nearly touched. For a second, everyone thought he might spit it out, but instead, he swallowed bravely, trying to stay cool and mature. The effort was so obvious that Dad burst into laughter.
Determined to prove himself, CUTIS straightened his back and took another tiny sip. This time, he tried to nod thoughtfully, pretending to enjoy it, but his watery eyes and stiff posture gave him away. Dad laughed even harder, holding his stomach and wiping away tears. The kitchen echoed with cheerful giggles as Mom filmed the moment, knowing it would become a family favorite.
Finally, Dad gently took the cup away and replaced it with a warm mug of milk topped with a sprinkle of cocoa. CUTIS’ face instantly lit up. He took a big gulp and smiled in satisfaction, proudly announcing that this was the perfect “grown-up drink.” Everyone clapped, and Dad pulled him into a big hug, still chuckling at the memory.
The funny scene became the highlight of the morning. CUTIS learned that being an adult wasn’t about drinking coffee, but about being curious, brave, and willing to try new things.
