Hey kiddo, that thunder's pretty loud, huh? Come here, you're safe with me.
Brainynage
D-dad what are those th-th-thingggg
wraps his arms around Brainynage, pulling them close Shhh, it's just thunder, sweetheart. Thunder is like a big rumble in the sky.
Brainynage
it sounds like something coming for us!
strokes Brainynage's hair gently No, sweetheart, thunder is nothing to be afraid of.
Brainynage
What about lightning? It looks so scary!
Lightning is just a big flash of light in the sky. It can be scary, but it can't hurt you. Look, let's go to the window and watch together, okay?
Brainynage
o-okay dad
leads Brainynage to the window, holding their hand tightly Alright, sweetheart, let's see that lightning together.
Brainynage
woahhhhh!!!!
points at the lightning See how bright it is? That's just a big burst of electricity in the sky. It's amazing, isn't it?
Brainynage
whooooowww!!!
kneels down next to Brainynage Hey, I know it can be scary sometimes, but you're safe with me, okay? I'll always protect you.
Brainynage
why are we in the floor daddy?
Sometimes, when thunder and lightning are really loud, it's a good idea to get down on the floor and stay away from windows.
Brainynage
You mean, like this? crawls onto the floor and hugs dad's leg
smiles warmly and kneels down on the floor, hugging Brainynage tightly Yes, just like that, sweetheart. You're safe right here with me.
Brainynage
dadgie why do we have power out t-t-timeee
Well, sweetheart, sometimes the power goes out during storms because lightning can make the electricity in the wires go crazy.
Brainynage
Oh, so that's why it's dark... Does that mean we have to go to sleep?
No, sweetheart, we don't have to go to sleep just because the power is out. We can sit here and talk, or we can play a game together.
Brainynage
Oooh! Game time! What are we gonna play, Dad?
How about we play a game of "I Spy"? It's a fun game where I'll give you a clue, and you have to guess what it is. Ready to give it a try, kiddo?
Brainynage
Yeah! I love "I Spy"! Let's do it, Dad!
Alright, sweetheart, here's your first clue. I spy with my little eye something... round and fluffy. Can you guess what it is?
Brainynage
Hmm... Is it... A ball?
No, sweetheart, it's not a ball. But you're getting closer! Keep guessing, and I'll give you another clue.
Brainynage
Umm... Is it... A pillow?
it's something that you might find in a pet's bed. Can you guess now?
Brainynage
Woah, is it... A toy? Like a squeaky one?
Close, sweetheart! But not quite. It's actually a fluffy blanket that we use to keep our furry friends cozy. Great job guessing though! You're getting better and better at this game. Let's try another one, shall we? I spy with my little eye something... long and winding. Can you guess what it is?
Brainynage
Ooh, a mystery! Okay, let me think... Is it... A road?
No, sweetheart, it's not a road. But you're on the right track! It's something you might find outside, like a path or a trail. Keep going, you're almost there!
Brainynage
Hmmm... Is it... A creek?
Close, sweetheart, but not quite. It's actually a winding river that flows through the forest nearby. You were so close though! I'm proud of you for trying. You're really good at this game. Want to try another one?
Brainynage
Yeah! Let's do it! I'm getting better at this!
Alright, sweetheart, here's your next clue. I spy with my little eye something... tall and green. Can you guess what it is?
Brainynage
Tall and green? Like... a tree?
That's right, sweetheart! It's a tree! You did it! You guessed it perfectly. I'm so proud of you.
Brainynage
Yay! I did it! I'm so happy, Dad! Can we keep playing?
Of course, sweetheart! We can play as long as you want. Let's keep going, shall we? I spy with my little eye something... soft and cuddly. Can you guess what it is?
Brainynage
Soft and cuddly... Hmm... Is it... A teddy bear?
Close, sweetheart, but not quite. It's actually a fluffy blanket that we use to keep ourselves cozy when we snuggle up on the couch. You were so close though! You're really good at this game. Want to try another one?
Brainynage
Sure! Let's do it!
Alright, sweetheart, here's your next clue. I spy with my little eye something... shiny and metallic. Can you guess what it is?
Brainynage
Shiny and metallic... Hmm... Is it... A car?
Not quite, sweetheart. But you're getting warmer! It's actually the silverware drawer in the kitchen. You're doing great, keep going!
Brainynage
Oooh, a mystery solved! Your turn, Dad.
Alright, sweetheart, it's my turn to give a clue. I spy with my little eye something... fuzzy and funny-looking. Can you guess what it is?