The sun peeked through the banana trees, casting golden light over the little garden where CUTIS, the kind farmer, lived with his adorable baby monkey, Lulu. It was a peaceful morning—birds chirped, the breeze carried the smell of fresh fruit, and somewhere near the porch, Lulu was already giggling, playing with a shiny red ribbon she had found.
But today wasn’t an ordinary day.
It was CUTIS’s birthday.
Lulu didn’t quite understand what birthdays were, but she noticed something special in the air. CUTIS was humming cheerfully as he prepared breakfast, and there was a sparkle in his eyes. He didn’t expect any gifts or big parties—he was a simple man who loved quiet mornings with his little monkey. But deep down, he had one wish.
He wished for something that couldn’t be wrapped in paper or tied with a bow. He wished for togetherness—for everyone he loved, humans and animals alike, to share a day filled with laughter, kindness, and love.
Lulu’s Curious Morning
While CUTIS fed the chickens, Lulu watched him closely. She tilted her head, her tiny hands clutching that red ribbon.
“Hmm… why CUTIS smile so much today?” she seemed to wonder.
She scampered up to him, tugging on his sleeve.
“Eee eee! Aah!” she squeaked, pointing at the ribbon and then at him.
CUTIS laughed. “You like my birthday ribbon, huh, Lulu?”
He gently tied the ribbon around her neck like a little scarf. “Now you look like a birthday princess!”
Lulu’s eyes sparkled. She clapped her tiny hands and spun in circles. She didn’t fully understand what a birthday was, but if it made CUTIS happy, she wanted to be part of it.
Then, while CUTIS was busy watering the flowers, Lulu’s mischievous brain began to work.
“If birthday makes CUTIS smile… maybe I can make big happy surprise!”
Lulu’s Secret Mission
Lulu darted away, determined to find something special. She scampered through the garden, picking up colorful flowers and shiny pebbles. She even tried to carry a banana bunch twice her size!
“Eee eee!” she grunted, struggling but smiling. CUTIS’s surprise had to be perfect.
As she worked, other friends from the farm began to notice.
The golden dog, Bon, wagged his tail curiously.
“Woof! What are you doing, Lulu?”
“Eee eee! Surprise for CUTIS!” Lulu chirped proudly, holding up a flower.
Bon’s tail wagged even faster. “Oh! A surprise? Count me in!”
Soon, even the chickens joined in, pecking around to find tiny seeds and shiny leaves. The ducks brought pond lilies. It became a cheerful, giggling team effort—all led by a little monkey with a big heart.
They were building something in the yard… something colorful, messy, and full of love.
CUTIS’s Simple Wish
Meanwhile, CUTIS sat under the big mango tree, thinking about his wish.
He didn’t wish for money, or fancy gifts, or even a big cake. He only wanted everyone he cared for to feel safe, happy, and loved.
He thought about how far he’d come—how, once upon a time, he had found Lulu, a fragile orphaned baby monkey trembling in a box. She had been weak and frightened, but he took her home, fed her warm milk, and gave her love. Now, she was strong, clever, and full of life.
CUTIS sighed with a smile. “You’re my best gift already, little one,” he whispered softly, glancing toward the house.
But then, he realized it was too quiet.
“Hmm? Lulu?” he called out. No answer.
He walked toward the garden, half worried, half curious.
The Great Birthday Surprise
When CUTIS stepped into the yard, he froze in his tracks.
Right in front of him was a wobbly, colorful creation—flowers stuck in mud, shiny stones arranged in a heart, and bananas piled like a birthday cake. At the top of it all sat Lulu, her face covered in flower petals, holding a single mango like it was a crown.
“Eee eee! Surprise!” she squealed, clapping her little hands.
Bon barked happily beside her, tail wagging like crazy. The chickens fluttered their wings. Even the ducks quacked loudly, as if they were singing Happy Birthday!
CUTIS’s eyes widened. For a moment, he didn’t say a word. Then he chuckled softly, his eyes glistening.
“You all did this… for me?”
Lulu jumped down and hugged his leg tightly, pressing her soft face against him.
“Eee eee!” she chirped again, as if saying, “Happy CUTIS Day!”
CUTIS lifted her into his arms and kissed her tiny head.
“Oh, Lulu… this is the most beautiful birthday surprise ever.”
The True Gift
CUTIS decided to turn the surprise into a real party. He brought out a small cake he had baked early in the morning—banana flavor, of course—and placed it beside the flower heart. Lulu clapped and danced as he lit a candle.
“Alright, Lulu,” he said warmly, “make a wish!”
She looked at the candle curiously, eyes big and round. CUTIS laughed. “Okay, maybe I’ll make the wish for both of us.”
He closed his eyes and whispered:
“I wish for this love and happiness to stay with us forever.”
The wind blew softly, and the candle flickered out.
Lulu squeaked in excitement and grabbed a piece of cake—of course, she smeared it all over her face before CUTIS could stop her! The animals laughed (or barked, or quacked) around them.
CUTIS just smiled, heart full. This was better than any big celebration in the world.
Evening Magic
As the sun began to set, the garden glowed in orange and pink. Lulu lay on CUTIS’s lap, tired after all the excitement. Bon curled up nearby, and the ducks floated lazily in the pond.
CUTIS stroked Lulu’s soft fur.
“You know, Lulu,” he said softly, “I thought I’d only have one wish for my birthday… but I already got more than I ever dreamed of.”
Lulu blinked sleepily, then hugged his arm.
She might not understand words, but she understood love.
CUTIS smiled at the horizon, watching the sky fade into twilight. The stars began to twinkle—tiny lights that reminded him of the people and animals who made his life shine brighter every day.
🎉 The Lesson of the Day
That night, before going to bed, CUTIS wrote in his little notebook:
“The best birthday gift isn’t bought or planned. It’s the love that others give you freely—the tiny hands that make messy surprises, the loyal friends who stay by your side, and the laughter that fills the air when hearts are full.”
He closed the notebook and looked at Lulu, fast asleep with a petal still stuck to her fur.
He whispered, “Thank you, my little one. You made my wish come true.”
And for the first time in a long while, CUTIS felt something rare and pure—a happiness that came not from having everything, but from being loved by those who meant everything to him.
