A Fly On The Nose
Papa Frog’s curious voice echoed through the sunny summer morning, “What are my two little hoppers up to today?”
Froggie Sunshine, with his bright green skin and big, round eyes, excitedly replied, “We’re going to spend the afternoon at the pond, playing with our friends!”
But his younger sister Lily, with her sweet, gentle voice and sparkling blue eyes, corrected him, “No, we’re not. We’re supposed to help Mama clean out the attic.”
Mama Frog, with her warm, nurturing smile, reassured them, “Don’t worry, my little ones. It won’t take long, and you’ll have plenty of time for playing afterward.”
As they hopped up the creaky ladder to the attic, Froggie opened the window, letting in a warm breeze that carried the sweet scent of blooming flowers. The attic was dusty, with cobwebs clinging to the corners, but Mama’s enthusiasm was infectious. She started pulling out boxes, revealing hidden treasures, while Lily squealed with delight, discovering her baby toys. At the bottom of the box, Lily pulled out a ribbon.
“Oh look what I found in my box of baby toys,” said Lily.
‘That is my ribbon,” said Froggie. “I won that two years ago for having the best jump in the jumping competition.”
“I remember that,’ said Mama, proudly. “I think you should enter this year’s competition.”
“I will think about it,” said Froggie. “You know, the whole reason I won that competition is because a fly landed on my nose and scared me.”
“I never knew that,” laughed Mother. “I think you should still enter though.”
“I can help you train,” said Lily.
“That would be great,” said Froggie. “Okay, I will enter this year’s competition.”
Their daily practice sessions were filled with laughter and encouragement. Froggie’s jumps improved, and Lily’s measurements became more accurate. The day of the competition arrived, and Froggie’s nerves were palpable. But Lily’s whispered reminder of the fly on his nose sparked a surge of adrenaline, and he jumped farther than ever before.
The crowd erupted in cheers as the judge announced Froggie’s first-place win. As he accepted the ribbon, a fly landed on his nose once more, and he jumped again, beating his own record. The audience burst into laughter, and the judge, impressed by Froggie’s incredible talent, awarded him the second-place ribbon as well.
Overcome with joy and pride, Mama and Papa Frog hugged their little champion, while Lily beamed with pride, knowing she had helped her brother achieve his dream.
As they left the competition, Froggie turned to his family and said, “That was the best day ever! And it’s all thanks to my amazing family and a little bit of fly power!”
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