The Ladybug

Lillian and Abigail dump out a puzzle on the floor and begin organizing the pieces.

Mom: Abigail, look by your knee, there is a ladybug.

Abigail: Ooooh, how cute. I love ladybugs. Hello little ladybug! I heard that you eat aphids. Mom, can we get some aphids for the ladybug?

Mom: The ladybug is very good at finding its own food.

As Abigail scoots closer to the bug and it opens its wings as if to fly away.

Abigail: Ahhhhh! It’s going to get me!

Abigail quickly backs away. Lillian begins picking up her beloved stuffed animals and holding them to her chest in a very protective manner.

Lillian: Ooooh! I get all da stuff. Get it safe from da dadybug. I have all da amals.

Abigail still cautiously watches the ladybug as it walks toward the wall.

Abigail: Oooh. I wonder if it’s going to fly again.

Lillian: Da amals are safe. Day safe from da dadybug. I get dem safe.

Eventually the ladybug disappears under furniture and all is safely returned to the puzzle. All of the stuffed animals were safe from bug invasion and we all survived.