Monkey Lyly had always been a playful little soul—bouncing around the house, climbing onto chairs, and curling up in her mother’s arms when it was time for a nap. But one day, something was different. After hours of calling out for her little girl and searching every corner of the house, Lyly’s mother finally noticed a soft rustling under the bed.
There, in the dim light and covered in a thin layer of dust, lay tiny Lyly. She wasn’t in distress. In fact, she looked peaceful—curled up with her tiny arms tucked under her body, breathing slow and steady. She had simply wandered off, found a quiet hiding spot, and drifted into one of the deepest naps of her life.
But for Mama, it was a moment of sheer panic. Her heart raced. For those long, terrifying minutes of not knowing where Lyly was, every terrible thought crossed her mind. Was she hurt? Did she wander outside? Did something scare her?
The moment Mama reached under the bed and gently pulled Lyly into her arms, the wave of emotion hit. Relief. Tears. Love. She clutched her baby close, holding her tighter than ever before. Even though Lyly stirred only slightly, still lost in her dreams, Mama whispered to her with a trembling voice, promising to always protect her.
It was a reminder—how quickly fear can grip a parent’s heart, even over something as innocent as a nap. Lyly had no idea the chaos her deep sleep had caused. But when she finally opened her sleepy eyes and saw Mama’s worried face, she reached out her tiny arms with a sleepy little smile.
Mama kissed her on the forehead and cradled her all the way to the couch. From that moment on, Mama made sure Lyly’s naps happened right beside her… no more under-the-bed adventures.
Because even a sound sleep can be heartbreaking—if your mama thinks she’s lost you. 💔
