Queen Elera

Chapter 11: Cozy day!

Mama wakes me up gently with soft kisses on my cheeks. "Good morning, my sweet little bear," she whispers, her voice warm and loving. I blink my eyes open and stretch, feeling cozy and happy to see her smiling at me.

"Come on, little princess, let's have some lunch," Mama says, lifting me onto her lap. She arranges a little picnic in front of us with a special princess plate that has a sandwich cut into fun shapes, carrot sticks, and a juicy orange.

Mama starts feeding me, holding up each bite with a playful smile. "Look at this, my precious munchkin! It's a magical sandwich just for you."

I giggle and open my mouth. "Yummy, Mama! I like the funny shapes!" I say between bites. Mama makes funny faces and pretends the carrot sticks are magic wands. She even makes the sandwich dance a little, which makes me laugh even more.

"Is the sandwich dancing for you, little star?" Mama asks, her eyes twinkling. I nod enthusiastically. "Yes, Mama! It's a dancing sandwich! And the carrot sticks are magic wands!"

After I finish eating, Mama leans in and tickles me gently. "Now, how about you go get a colouring book from the other room, my little artist? I bet we can make something beautiful together!"

I bounce off her lap and run to the other room, my excitement bubbling over. I find the coloring book and hurry back, holding it up proudly. "Look, Mama! I got the book! Can we colour the puppies now?"

Mama smiles warmly and helps me open the book. We start colouring a picture of a cozy cottage with cute puppies around it. Mama sits beside me, giving me lots of praise. "Oh, look at you, my tiny masterpiece maker! You're doing such a wonderful job. The puppies look so happy!"

I beam with pride. "I'm making the puppies have a fun day, Mama! Look, this one is chasing a butterfly, and this one is playing in the grass!"

Mama nods approvingly. "I love it, sweetie! Your picture is full of magic and joy. The puppies are going to have the best day ever."

As we colour, Mama continues to give me sweet words and gentle hugs. I feel so happy and loved, and the picture starts to come to life with our colors. "Mama, can we make the sky all rainbow colours?" I ask.

"Of course, darling," Mama says, handing me the crayon box. "Let's make the sky as colorful as your imagination!"

When we finish, Mama takes the drawing and hangs it on the fridge. "Look how amazing our artwork is!" she says with a big smile. "You're such a clever little artist. Everyone will see your beautiful picture!"

Next, Mama shows me a special star chart on the fridge with stars for all the good things I do. She lets me pick a star and place it on the chart. "Wow, Mama, I did it! I put the star on the chart!" I say with a big smile.

Mama claps her hands softly. "Yes, you did, my little star! You're doing so great. I'm so proud of you."

Just then, Mama's phone buzzes with a message. She reads it and tells me, "Oh, it's my sister. She says she can come over tonight!"

I feel a bit shy and whisper, "Can we have a movie night too, Mama? I want to cuddle and watch cartoons."

Mama's face lights up with a warm smile. "Of course, my sweet snuggle bug. We'll have a cozy movie night together, just the two of us."

Mama wraps me in her arms and starts getting everything ready for our movie night. We settle in with a blanket and snacks. She turns on the TV and picks out a few of my favorite cartoons.

As the cartoons play and we snuggle, Mama coos softly, her voice full of love and warmth. "I'm so glad we get to spend this special time together, my little cuddle bug. You make every moment so wonderful."

Feeling cozy and safe in Mama's arms, my eyes start to feel heavy. I snuggle closer to her, and Mama continues to gently stroke my hair. The soft glow of the TV and Mama's soothing voice make me feel warm and relaxed.

Before I know it, I drift off to sleep...