The morning sun shone brightly through the trees as little Alba woke up feeling hungry. She quickly looked around for her mother, Anna, and happily crawled toward her.
“Mama! Milk, please!” Alba cried softly, holding onto Anna’s arm.
Anna gently looked down at her growing baby. Alba was getting older now, and Anna wanted her to learn how to eat more solid food. With a serious but caring face, Anna shook her head.
“Listen, Alba! No milk right now,” Anna seemed to say.
Poor Alba could not understand. She stared at her mother with wide eyes and began to whimper. She reached out again, hoping Anna would change her mind.
“Please, Mama. Just a little milk,” Alba begged.
But Anna remained firm. She guided Alba toward some fresh fruit lying nearby. Alba looked at the fruit, then back at her mother. She wanted milk, not fruit.
Feeling upset, Alba sat on the ground and cried loudly. Her tiny hands stretched toward Anna as if asking for comfort. The little one could not understand why her favorite meal was being refused.
Anna stayed close and gently stroked Alba’s head. Even though she said no to milk, she still loved her baby very much. She wanted Alba to become strong and independent.
After several minutes of crying, Alba slowly calmed down. She picked up a small piece of fruit and took a cautious bite. To her surprise, it tasted sweet and delicious.
Anna watched proudly as Alba continued eating. The lesson had been difficult, but Alba was learning something new.
By the end of the morning, the little baby was no longer crying. She cuddled beside her mother, happy and full. Anna smiled, knowing that sometimes a loving mother must make tough decisions for her child’s growth.
