Maya wakes to sun and song. She is four. She runs to the kitchen. Her mom has paint and eggs. "Look," says Mom. "Let us paint."
Maya dips a brush in red. She hums. She dips in blue. The egg gets dots and lines. It is bright. Her dad makes soft music. Her little brother claps. They laugh. The house smells like cake. A small bunny toy sits on the chair. Maya hugs it.
They hide eggs in the yard. The grass is cool. Maya finds a blue egg under a leaf. She finds a yellow egg by a pot. Her brother finds a green egg near a bag. They share each find. They swap eggs and smiles. "Share," says Mom. "Share makes joy," says Dad.
A gentle breeze moves the flags. Birds sing. Maya holds all her eggs close. She feels warm. The family sits on a rug. They eat cake with jam. They sip warm milk. The sun sets soft and kind. Maya lays her head on Mom's lap. Her eyes grow small. She is calm and happy.
Moral: Small acts of joy and sharing make bright days.
