January 2023
Entry: Serenity opened her little eyes as the lights of her room flickered on. In the distance she could hear her older sister singing as she readied herself for the day. Rolling onto her tummy Serenity stretched out her legs and arms enjoying the comfort of the blanket that momma had placed over her last night. "Hey there sweetie, how did you sleep?" Strong hands reached down, lifting her up into the air. Serenity sighed, burbling happily as she looked up into her dada's face. Life was so perfect! She was only 4 months old, and she wanted it to stay this way forever!
Later that day, Serenity lay on her back looking up into an image that would move anytime she moved her own arms. She smiled, giggled, and laughed, playing with the image was so much fun! Suddenly a rattling sound came from somewhere to her left. Craning her neck Serenity saw her sister Nova walking by with a rattle that she shook around in the air. Huh... I want to play too! Serenity cooed, but Nova kept on walking, not quite understanding what her little sister was trying to say. Frowning, Serenity wiggled her body until she faced Nova and then screeched. Nova looked over, rattled the rattle then walked away.
That's not fair! I want that rattle! Serenity thought, wiggling her little body, but her body was too weak to follow after Nova. Quickly tiring out, Serenity lay her head down, wondering what she could do to get to the rattle. How was it that Nova was able to move so easily? Lifting her head back up Serenity observed how Nova used all four legs to move around. She rarely laid on her tummy. I'm gonna learn to move around like Nova!
Over the next couple days Serenity practiced pushing her front legs down into the ground. She slowly felt them strengthening, until one day it took a few hours before she grew tired. Then she began practicing pushing her back legs down. Bit by bit she gained strength, until one day she learned to stand on her own. Smiling she moved one leg forward like she'd seen Nova doing only to come CRASHING back down to the ground.
Hmmm... Guess I'll need to set a new resolution and learn how to actually walk! Serenity thought, before getting back to her feet.
The End (For Now)