Summer arrived with scorching heat, and Monkey Lyly, with her thick, fluffy hair, was feeling more uncomfortable by the day. Every time she ran around or played outside, sweat soaked her little head, and she found herself constantly scratching and fidgeting. It wasn’t long before Lyly came up with a clever idea — she needed a haircut!
One afternoon, after struggling to nap because of the sticky heat, Lyly approached her mother, tugging at her sleeve with wide, pleading eyes. “Mom,” she said with a small pout, “it’s too hot. My hair is making me tired and itchy! Can you please cut it?”
At first, her mother chuckled. She had always adored Lyly’s thick hair, brushing and tying it lovingly every morning. But seeing Lyly so restless and uncomfortable made her pause. She gently combed her daughter’s hair back and saw the beads of sweat along her hairline. Maybe Lyly was right — maybe it was time for a change.
Still, her mother wanted to be sure. “Are you certain, Lyly? Once I cut it, it will take a long time to grow back.”
Without hesitation, Lyly nodded, her face determined. “I want to feel cool and run faster, Mom!”
Touched by her daughter’s spirit, her mother agreed. They set up a small chair in the backyard under the shade of a big tree. Lyly sat proudly, a towel wrapped around her shoulders, as her mother carefully snipped away. With each cut, the pile of hair on the ground grew bigger, and Lyly’s smile grew wider.
When it was done, Lyly looked in the mirror her mother held up. She couldn’t help but giggle — she looked so different, so light, so free! She twirled around, feeling the breeze brush against her short, neat hair, and she couldn’t stop beaming.
Her mother smiled warmly, happy to see her daughter so full of energy again. That evening, Lyly ran outside to play without a care in the world, her new haircut perfect for endless summer adventures.
It wasn’t just a haircut — it was a moment of independence and joy that Lyly would never forget.
