it could stay this simple | butterflytuft

[budkit]

”Wook mama!” Budkit announces with exuberance as sapphire blues stare up at treetop laden sky. Perhaps there was nothing of great significance to an adult, but to a young kit the sky beheld many treasures. Cottony clouds drifting lazily by. The outlines of soaring birds traveling from treetop to treetop. Breeze swept leaves slowly making their descent far from the branch they once grew from.

The sky was a whole new world to the little seal point - a world she was happy to share with Butterlytuft.

Budkit ooh’d and ahh’d as she wandered only a few pawsteps from the tortoiseshell queen, making sure to glance back and ensure she wasn’t drifting too far. “What’s dis, mama? What’s dat, mama?” Budkit asks in rapid succession, focusing her gaze on a particularly puffy cloud first before becoming distracted by a fat robin perched upon a nearby branch.

In her observance of the red breasted bird she does not notice the fluttering of delicate wings. A creature once a diminutive caterpillar now transformed into a colorful creation. Kindred spirits the two must be, a once white newborn transformed into darkened points and cream hues.

The butterfly drifts close to Budkit and alights upon the child’s nose. Her kinked tail raises in surprise though Budkit freezes in place. “Mama…” she whispers, awed by the colorful piece of the sky now resting on her muzzle. “Mama wook,” look at this.

What a beautiful world she gets to share with her mother.

// @butterflytuft ​

[ penned by kerms ]​

 

[butterflytuft]

Butterflytuft's heart swells with affection as she watches Budkit's fascination with nature. She follows her daughter's gaze to the sky, taking in the simple yet profound beauty of the world through her sweet daughter’s eyes. "That's a lovely cloud, Budkit," She replies, her voice gentle and encouraging as she pads closer to stand at her side. "And look at that robin! Aren't its feathers beautiful?" She glances down to see Budkit's awe and can't help but smile warmly as she teaches her these words. Gently, she lays down on her side, her tail gently tapping against the ground with contentment.

Her eyes flutter sideways then as a flash of color floats closer to them. It lands on Budkit's nose and Butterflytuft's eyes light up with delight. "Oh, that's a butterfly!" She exclaims softly, her tone filled with wonder. "It's like a tiny piece of the sky has come to visit us." She leans in closer, her gaze tender as she watches the insect rest on Budkit. "It's so special that it chose to come to you." A soft laugh escapes her as she draws a paw to her face; her little one looks so cute with her tiny face covered by the butterfly’s big wings! She leans forward and gently nuzzles the tiny seal point, her eyes reflecting all love she feels. "You're seeing so many wonderful things today. It's a beautiful world, Budkit. I can’t wait for you to see it all." She leans back then, enjoying the moment and the pure joy her daughter finds in the simplest of wonders. This is perhaps her favorite part about being a mother. Watching them learn more and more every day, growing with the world around them…it makes it all so worth it.
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