New Years Building 2025 – Apartment 2 – Sunny Squirrel

Sunny Squirrel lay wide awake in his cozy nest, the moon shining brightly through the window. It was almost midnight, and the silence of the night was only broken by the occasional hooting of an owl or the rustling of leaves in the gentle breeze. But Sunny’s mind was a flutter of activity, his thoughts racing with reflections of the past year.

Something his mother had said earlier that night after dinner stuck with him, and he couldn’t shake it off. “It will be New Year’s Day in a couple of days,” she had said, her voice filled with wisdom. “It’s time to reflect on what we did this past year and improve ourselves for the new year ahead.” Sunny’s mother had always been full of wise words, and this one had struck a chord deep within him.

As he lay there, Sunny thought about the time he had skipped breakfast and had to take a nap because he got so tired when he went to collect some acorns for his mother. He definitely knew he shouldn’t have skipped breakfast. He remembered how his mother had gently scolded him, saying, “Breakfast is the most important meal of the day, Sunny. You must always eat something before you start your day.” Sunny had learned a valuable lesson that day, one that he wouldn’t soon forget.

Then there was the time that Sunny Squirrel had used Mrs. Tulip’s shoes to store some of his acorns in. He remembered Mrs. Tulip walking around with no shoes on, looking frazzled and frustrated. Sunny had felt terrible about it, and he had apologized profusely to Mrs. Tulip. He had learned that he should always ask before using other people’s things, and that it was important to respect other people’s property.

But Sunny’s mind also wandered to the happy memories of the past year. He remembered the time he had found a huge mud puddle and had so much fun jumping in it. He had been able to uncover a magic stone, which he had used to help bring butterflies back to Storyland, which had been missing. That was a day he felt proud of himself, because he had done something useful and helpful.

He also thought about the spring day when he had explored Storyland and found a special flower that his mother used to have as a child. He had found that flower and remembered the joy it had brought to his mother. He was happy that he had done something to bring her joy.

As he drifted off to sleep, Sunny felt a sense of contentment wash over him. He knew that he had learned some valuable lessons in the past year, and he was ready to hop out of 2024 and hop into 2025.

The next day, Sunny Squirrel heard a knock on his door and was surprised to see Hop Out and Hop In standing there, their bright smiles and infectious energy immediately lifting his mood. “Why, hello!” exclaimed Sunny Squirrel, opening the door wide to let them in. “What brings you to my doorstep on this fine day?”

“We are inviting you to the New Year’s Building,” said Hop Out, his eyes twinkling with excitement. “We understand you are ready to hop out of 2024 and hop into 2025,” explained Hop In, his voice filled with enthusiasm. Sunny’s face lit up with excitement as he accepted the invitation. “Then, please join us for some New Year’s fun at the New Year’s Building,” said Hop Out, grinning.

“I would love to,” said Sunny Squirrel, smiling widely. And with that, he set off with Hop Out and Hop In to celebrate the start of a brand new year.

As they arrived at the New Year’s Building, Sunny’s eyes widened in wonder. The building was a kaleidoscope of colors, with streamers and balloons everywhere. The air was filled with music and laughter, and Sunny felt like he was in a dream.

“We’re so glad you could join us, Sunny,” Hop Out said. “We’ve got a fantastic night planned, with food, music, and dancing. And, of course, we’ll be counting down to midnight together.”

Sunny’s heart swelled with excitement as he took in the sights and sounds around him. He felt like he was part of something special, something that would stay with him forever. And as the clock struck midnight, and the crowd erupted in cheers and applause, Sunny knew that this was a New Year’s Eve he would never forget.

Sunny Squirrel left the New Year’s Building feeling happy and fulfilled, knowing that he had been given a wonderful gift – the gift of a fresh start, and a chance to make the new year even better than the last.

Further Reading

• Sunny Squirrel Stories
• Hop In and Hop Out Stories
• New Years Day Stories
• New Years Story Challenge 2025