Mira's Morning Mission

Mira didn't like mornings. Brushing teeth was boring. Getting dressed was boring. Everything was boring!

Then one day, Mama gave her a special notebook. On the front it said: "Morning Mission Book."

"What's a mission?" asked Mira.

"A mission is an important job," said Mama. "Every morning, you have five missions to complete. Check them off and you become a Morning Champion!"

Mira looked at the list. Mission one: brush teeth for two whole minutes. Mission two: pick your own clothes. Mission three: eat breakfast without being asked. Mission four: put shoes on by yourself. Mission five: say something nice to someone.

"I can do this!" said Mira.

She brushed her teeth and watched the timer. Two minutes! Check! She picked a yellow shirt because yellow is happy. Check! She ate her toast and banana all by herself. Check! She put on her shoes — the left one was tricky, but she did it. Check!

Then she looked at Papa. "Papa, your beard looks very fluffy today."

Papa laughed so hard he spilled his tea. Check!

"I did it! All five missions!" Mira cheered.

"You're officially a Morning Champion," said Mama, giving her a big hug.

Now Mira jumps out of bed every morning. Because mornings aren't boring when you have a mission.