It was a bright and sunny morning at the small animal rescue center. The air was filled with the sounds of chirping birds, rustling leaves, and playful chatter from the group of young monkeys that lived there. Among them was Lala, a tiny, energetic baby monkey with the biggest round eyes and the most mischievous grin. Everyone loved her — not just because she was adorable, but because she always found a way to make the people around her laugh.
That morning, the caretaker, known lovingly by the animals as “Mom,” was getting ready to let the monkeys out to play in the courtyard. Lala, who had just finished her breakfast bottle, was jumping around impatiently, her little tail twitching with excitement. She loved outdoor playtime more than anything — running, climbing, and swinging freely under the warm sun.
As soon as Mom opened the gate, the monkeys rushed out in a joyful blur of fur and squeaks. Kevin, Bon, and Cici darted toward the big mango tree, while Sumi found her favorite sunny spot to lie in. Lala, as usual, ran in circles around everyone, full of wild energy.
“Lala! Slow down, you little rocket!” Mom laughed, watching her tiny feet patter across the ground.
But then, suddenly — something unexpected happened. Lala stopped. Her hopping and chattering came to a sudden halt. She stood in the middle of the courtyard, legs slightly apart, eyes wide open as if she just remembered something important.
The other monkeys paused, curious. Even Mom noticed the strange stillness.
“Lala? What are you doing, baby?”
And then — right in front of everyone — a tiny trickle began to flow between Lala’s feet.
“Oh no!” Mom gasped, covering her mouth in surprise.
Lala was peeing. Right there. In the middle of the yard.
Kevin and Bon looked at each other, confused, as if wondering what exactly was happening. Sumi tilted her head. Cici, the youngest of the group, squeaked in amusement and hopped closer to see. The moment was both shocking and hilarious — poor Lala just stood frozen, looking down, her little face slowly turning from innocent surprise to complete embarrassment.
Mom couldn’t help but laugh softly. “Oh, Lala… you didn’t even try to go behind the tree?”
The workers nearby were also laughing, trying not to make Lala feel too bad. But the baby monkey, realizing that everyone was watching her, quickly jumped into Mom’s arms, hiding her face against her chest.
“Aw, sweetheart, it’s okay,” Mom cooed, rubbing her tiny back. “You’re just a baby! Don’t worry.”
But Lala wasn’t having it. She made a soft whining sound, clearly upset that she’d embarrassed herself in front of all her friends. Her little hands clung tightly to Mom’s shirt, and she refused to look at anyone.
The other monkeys began to gather around, curious but friendly. Kevin climbed onto Mom’s shoulder and patted Lala’s head gently. Bon brought over a leaf — his version of a gift, perhaps to cheer her up. Even Cici, the cheeky one, offered a small piece of fruit. It was as if they all knew she needed comfort.
Mom smiled at the sight. “See, Lala? Everyone still loves you. Accidents happen!”
After cleaning up the little puddle, Mom took Lala to a quiet corner to help her calm down. The baby monkey sat on Mom’s lap, chewing slowly on a piece of banana, still pouting a little. Mom used a soft towel to wipe her fur clean and gave her a gentle kiss on the forehead.
“You know,” Mom whispered playfully, “even human babies have accidents sometimes. It’s nothing to be ashamed of.”
Lala blinked up at her, slowly starting to relax. She let out a soft sigh, as if understanding that it wasn’t such a big deal after all.
A few minutes later, when she saw the other monkeys playing again, her spirit returned. She climbed down and ran toward them, ready to join in. But this time, everyone seemed to tease her a little — Bon gave a cheeky squeak and pointed to the spot where she had peed.
Lala covered her face with both hands, letting out an embarrassed chirp. But then, instead of crying, she suddenly started giggling. It was the kind of laugh only she could make — high-pitched, silly, and contagious. Soon, all the monkeys were laughing together, turning what had been an embarrassing moment into a funny, shared memory.
From that day on, whenever the group went outside, Mom would gently remind Lala, “Be sure to pee before playtime!” Sometimes she even made it into a little song:
🎵 “Before we play and jump around,
Let’s pee first on the potty ground!” 🎵
Lala would clap her tiny hands and giggle every time she heard it. And yes — she learned quickly. From then on, before going out, she would run to her special little potty corner, do her business, and proudly clap her hands to show she was done.
Mom always praised her warmly. “Good girl, Lala! You’re growing up so fast!”
One day, some visitors came to the rescue center to see the monkeys. They were amazed by how playful and smart they all were. Lala, always eager to perform, showed off her best tricks — jumping through hoops, balancing on branches, and even giving little high-fives to the guests.
Everything was going perfectly… until one of the visitors joked, “Hey, isn’t that the one who—?”
Mom quickly laughed and said, “Yes, yes — the one who had a little accident! But not anymore!”
Lala tilted her head curiously, then realized what they were talking about. She gave a cheeky grin, as if to say, That was baby me! and ran off to show everyone how responsible she had become.
The visitors couldn’t stop laughing — not at her mistake, but at how expressive and confident she was.
That night, after everyone had eaten and the monkeys were tucked in for rest, Mom thought back to that funny morning. She smiled, remembering the shocked little face of Lala standing in the yard. It reminded her that animals, just like children, go through silly moments that teach them to grow — and sometimes, those embarrassing moments become the sweetest memories of all.
In her cozy sleeping area, Lala was already drifting off to sleep, cuddled against her soft blanket. She looked peaceful and happy, dreaming perhaps of mango trees, playtime, and her loving family.
Mom whispered softly, “Goodnight, little Lala. No more accidents, okay?”
Lala stirred slightly in her sleep, letting out a tiny contented sound.
And outside, under the moonlight, the rescue center was quiet — filled with warmth, laughter, and the love that made every day, even a day full of little mishaps, something truly special.
From that day forward, Lala’s “pee incident” became a running joke among the caretakers — a reminder that even the smallest creatures can bring the biggest smiles. Because life at the rescue center wasn’t always perfect, but it was always full of heart, laughter, and moments that made everyone — humans and monkeys alike — feel like one big family. 🐒💛
