The crisp cool air was starting to stir and bring about a breeze. Squirrels playfully danced up and down tree trunks, as birds sang sweet melodies, enchanting the afternoon forest.
Silly, the younger squirrel, tried hiding the nuts he found, by burying them under colorful leaves. “Don’t bother with that!” cried out his older sister Sway.
“Why not?” asked Silly, holding a nut in his paws.
“The leaves will die and crunch to pieces, then the nuts will be discovered by others,” Sway explained.
Silly the squirrel thought this over. “Then I shall borrow the human’s pillows from their patio to cover them,” Silly stated.
“Don’t bother with that either!” his sister Sway said with a laugh.
“Why not?” Silly again questioned his older sister.
“The humans will put away their pillows and chairs at the end of autumn,” Sway replied.
Silly the squirrel thought over what his sister Sway told him. “Then I will just eat as many as I can now and hold onto the rest of them in my cheeks!” Silly exclaimed.
Sway shook her head. “You might fatten for the autumn, but you’ll go hungry through the winter.”
Silly gave that some deep thought. He knew his sister meant well and was wise. “Perhaps you could show me how to store these nuts for the winter. I would gladly share them with you,” Silly asked of his sister.
“Well I’d be delighted to help. I was hoping you would ask me. Come, let’s go gather more nuts.” Then Sway ran through the grass and yellow-gold-red leaves, as Silly chased close behind her. They gathered a lot of nuts, and hid them in tree trunks and other safe places throughout the bright and beautiful autumn afternoons. And when winter came all was well for the squirrels.
moral of the story:
Dont't be silly! Ask for help
when you need it. Or it
could drive you nuts!
🍁🍂😊
Theresa M
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