It was late afternoon at the playful Cubis household, and the sun was dipping behind the trees. Mom called out, “Cubis, it’s bath time!” But the naughty little monkeys had other plans. Instead of heading to the bathroom, they exchanged mischievous glances and quietly tiptoed away. Bath time? Not today!
Cubis, always the leader of mischief, whispered, “Let’s hide before Mom finds us!” They dashed behind the curtains, squeezed under the table, and even piled into the laundry basket, giggling uncontrollably. Mom’s voice echoed again, now slightly firmer, “Cubis, where are you?”
Soon, she discovered banana peels on the floor and tiny muddy footprints leading to the backyard. Ah-ha! The trail gave them away. Outside, the Cubis monkeys were rolling in the grass, swinging from branches, and dancing in the dirt. Their fur was covered in leaves and dust, but they didn’t care—they were having the time of their lives.
When Mom approached, hands on hips, Cubis froze in place. “Bath. Time,” she said slowly. The monkeys shook their heads, wrapping their arms around each other like a furry shield. Cubis pouted, “But bathing is boring! We want to play!”
Mom knelt down and smiled softly. “Baths aren’t punishment,” she explained. “They help you stay healthy and strong. And besides…” She whispered, “I have bubble soap and floating ducks ready.”
The monkeys’ ears perked up. “Bubbles?” one asked. “Ducks?” another chirped. Mom nodded, smiling. Curiosity won over stubbornness. Slowly, the Cubis monkeys followed her back inside.
Once in the tub, their frowns melted into giggles. Bubbles filled the water, floating like tiny clouds. Rubber ducks bobbed around, and soon the monkeys were splashing, making bubble beards, and laughing louder than ever. What started as a battle turned into the best part of their day.
After the bath, wrapped in warm towels, they hugged Mom tightly. “Can we have bath time again tomorrow?” Cubis asked shyly. Mom smiled, kissing their clean foreheads. “Only if you promise not to run away next time.”
And that night, the naughty Cubis monkeys learned that sometimes, what they resist most can bring the greatest joy.
