Mommy's Brave Spots Blossom

Alula loved playing with her Mommy more than anything. Mommy had long, windswept dark brown hair and warm, crinkling eyes when she smiled. "Mommy, can we build a tall tower today?" Alula asked, holding up her blocks.

Mommy wore her pretty blue dress with little white flowers, but her sunglasses were on her head, not her eyes. "Oh, sweet pea," Mommy said with a sigh, "Mommy feels a little tired today." She gave Alula a gentle hug.

The next morning, Alula saw tiny red spots all over Mommy's arms and face. Mommy’s warm eyes looked a bit sleepy. "Oh dear," Mommy whispered, "I think I have chickenpox, Alula."

Soon, Alula, Daddy, and a tired Mommy went to visit the kind doctor. The doctor looked at Mommy's spots very carefully. "Yes, it's chickenpox," the doctor explained gently, "Mommy needs lots of rest and quiet."

Back home, Mommy went to bed to feel better. Alula tried to play with her toys, but the house felt quiet and a little lonely without Mommy. She missed Mommy's happy laughter.

Alula sat on the rug, thinking hard about what to do. She had a wonderful idea pop into her head. "I know who can play with me!" she exclaimed with a bright smile.

Alula quickly called her cousin, Cici, who was twelve years old and always knew how to have fun. Not long after, the doorbell rang with a happy chime. "Hi, Alula!" Cici said, stepping inside.

"Let's make a super big fort!" Cici suggested, her eyes sparkling. Together, they built a cozy fort with blankets and pillows, giggling as they played inside. Alula forgot all about feeling lonely.

That evening, Mommy stayed in Alula's room to rest and get better all by herself. Alula felt very brave sleeping in Daddy's big, comfy bed. She knew Mommy would be okay.

Alula learned that even when things are tough, patience and finding a friend can make everything much brighter. Soon, Mommy would be well again, and their family would be playing together, full of courage and love.