Nhật Ký Chơi Với Không Khí Của Một Nông Dân

Chapter 1: Mona’s Morning

The sun peeks through Mona’s curtains at 6:30 AM. She doesn’t press the snooze button on her alarm. “Rise and shine!” she tells Mochi, who stretches at her feet.

After making her bed perfectly, Mona heads to the bathroom. She brushes her teeth for three full minutes. The toothpaste doesn’t taste great, but she never skips brushing.

“Breakfast is ready!” Dad calls from downstairs. Mona skips to the kitchen where pancakes sizzle on the griddle. She doesn’t forget to wash her hands first.

Chapter 2: Garden Time

Mona’s rubber boots squish through the damp garden soil. She doesn’t mind getting dirty. “Look how big the broccoli got!” she tells Mom.

Snap! The crisp sound of harvesting fills the air. Mona carefully places each floret in the basket. The vegetables don’t harvest themselves, after all.

“Can we make soup later?” Mona asks. Mom nods while wiping her forehead. “Only if you help peel the carrots,” she replies with a smile.

Chapter 3: Homework Session

Mona spreads her books across the kitchen table. She doesn’t start playing until homework is done. “Need help with math?” Dad asks, peering over her shoulder.

“I’ve got this,” Mona says confidently. The numbers don’t scare her today. Her pencil moves steadily across the paper.

When the clock chimes 5 PM, Mona closes her books. “All done!” she announces. Dad gives her a high five for finishing on time.

Chapter 4: Afternoon Tea

The teapot whistles exactly at 3:30. Mona doesn’t let it boil too long. “Your tea, Grandpa,” she says, pouring carefully.

Grandpa’s hands tremble slightly as he accepts the cup. “Perfect temperature,” he compliments. The tea leaves don’t escape the strainer today.

They sit quietly watching birds at the feeder. Mona never rushes these peaceful moments. “Same time tomorrow?” Grandpa asks as she clears the tray.

Chapter 5: The Broken Vase

CRASH! Mona freezes. The blue vase lies in pieces on the floor. She doesn’t try to hide the accident.

“I’m sorry!” she tells Dad, who comes running. Together they sweep up the shards. The dustpan doesn’t miss a single piece.

“Accidents happen,” Dad says, giving her shoulder a squeeze. Mona feels better knowing she told the truth right away.

Chapter 6: Birdhouse Project

“Hold this board steady,” Suri instructs. Mona’s hands don’t shake as she grips the wood. The hammer bangs loudly in the backyard.

Their birdhouse isn’t perfect, but it doesn’t need to be. “The birds will love it,” Dad assures them, bringing lemonade.

By sunset, their creation hangs in the old oak. Mona can’t wait to see who moves in first.

Chapter 7: Family Dinner

The kitchen smells like garlic and herbs. Mona doesn’t complain about eating vegetables. “More broccoli please,” she asks instead.

Dad passes the bread basket. “Fresh from the bakery,” he announces. The crust crackles when Mona tears off a piece.

Rain patters against the windows as they eat. These cozy dinners never last long enough for Mona.

Chapter 8: Art Time

Mona’s art supplies cover the kitchen table. She doesn’t waste paper – using both sides for sketches. “Can I borrow your green marker?” Suri asks via video call.

The glitter doesn’t stay in the jar for long. Soon Mona’s creation sparkles under the lights. “Masterpiece!” Dad declares when he sees it.

Chapter 9: Keeping Promises

Rain pours down, but Mona keeps her promise. She doesn’t let the weather stop her from sweeping the porch.

“Need help?” Dad asks, holding an umbrella. Mona shakes her head, determined to finish. The broom swishes through puddles.

When she’s done, Dad wraps her in a warm towel. “Hot chocolate time,” he announces. Mona’s smile proves promises are worth keeping.

Chapter 10: Rainy Morning

Rain is tapping against Mona’s window when she wakes up. She isn’t rushing to get ready today. “Are you making pancakes, Dad?” she asks, smelling something delicious.

Mom is arranging a puzzle on the living room floor. “Want to help?” she asks. Mona isn’t ignoring the invitation – she plops down immediately.

Mochi is batting at puzzle pieces, making them both laugh. The rain isn’t stopping anytime soon, but that’s okay.

Chapter 11: Garden Helpers

Mona is digging carefully around the carrot plants. She isn’t disturbing the delicate roots. “You’re being so gentle,” Mom praises.

The sun is shining brightly today. Mona is squinting even with her hat on. “Are you getting tired?” Mom asks, but Mona is shaking her head no.

They’re filling the watering can together when a butterfly lands nearby. Mona isn’t moving so she doesn’t scare it away.

Chapter 12: Cooking Together

Dad is chopping vegetables while Mona is stirring the soup. The pot isn’t boiling yet, but bubbles are starting to form. “Are you watching the time?” Dad checks.

Mona is setting the table with their colorful dishes. She isn’t forgetting the napkins today. The delicious smells are making her stomach growl.

“Everything is coming together nicely,” Dad says, wiping his hands. Mona is grinning proudly at their teamwork.

Chapter 13: River Adventure

Mona is skipping stones across the calm water. Grandpa is showing her a special flat rock. “Are you watching how I throw it?” he asks.

The fish aren’t biting today, but that’s okay. Mona is enjoying the peaceful sounds. A duck family is swimming nearby, quacking happily.

“I’m learning so much!” Mona tells Grandpa. He isn’t hiding his proud smile.

Chapter 14: Flute Practice

Mona is playing her bamboo flute on the porch. The notes aren’t perfect yet, but she’s improving. “Are you playing a new song?” Mom asks from the garden.

Mochi is napping through the practice session. He isn’t bothered by the occasional wrong note. The afternoon sun is making the flute’s wood glow warmly.

“I’m getting better at this part,” Mona announces, playing her favorite measure again.

Chapter 15: Market Day

Mom is arranging vegetables at their market stall. Mona is writing price tags in colorful markers. “Are we selling the big broccoli today?” she asks.

Customers aren’t just buying food – they’re chatting too. Mona is learning all about their neighbors. The morning is passing quickly with so much to do.

“We’re almost sold out!” Mom says happily. Mona isn’t ready for the fun to end.

Chapter 16: Picnic Lunch

Dad is spreading out the checkered blanket. Mona is unpacking sandwiches and fruit. “Are you saving room for cookies?” Dad teases.

Ants aren’t ruining their meal today. Mona is watching them march by respectfully. The breeze is playing with her hair as they eat.

“This is the best picnic ever,” Mona declares. Dad isn’t arguing with that.

Chapter 17: Evening Chores

Mona is feeding the chickens before dinner. They aren’t being very patient today. “Hurry up!” the chickens seem to say as they peck at her shoes.

Mom is watering the herb garden nearby. The plants are drinking thirstily after the hot day. Mona isn’t forgetting to check for eggs this time.

“Teamwork makes quick work,” Mom says as they finish up. The sunset is painting the sky orange and pink.

Chapter 18: Story Time

Grandma is reading a favorite book aloud. Mona is snuggled under her favorite blanket. The story isn’t scary at all – it’s about a brave little rabbit.

Mochi is purring at the foot of the bed. He isn’t interrupting the good parts. The words are dancing in Mona’s imagination as she drifts to sleep.

Chapter 1: Good Morning!

Mona wakes up at 7 AM when sunlight comes through her pink curtains. She puts on her pink sweater and goes downstairs. Mom is cooking cauliflower soup in the kitchen. Dad drinks coffee while checking his computer. Mona eats breakfast and does her homeschool lessons at the table.

Chapter 2: Garden Time

After lessons, Mona helps Mom in their small garden. They pick fresh broccoli and carrots together. Mona likes the sound carrots make when pulled from dirt. A butterfly lands on her hand, making her smile. Mom shows her which vegetables are ready to pick.

Chapter 3: Lunch with Dad

At noon, Mona helps Dad cook fried chicken with fish sauce. They eat outside on the porch. Dad tells funny stories about his work. Mona asks questions about numbers. Dad explains using her crayons as examples.

Chapter 4: Fishing with Grandpa

In the afternoon, Grandpa takes Mona fishing. He shows her how to hold the fishing rod. They don’t catch any fish today. Mona enjoys skipping stones on the water instead. Grandpa tells her about different river fish.

Chapter 5: Flute Practice

At 4 PM, Mona practices her bamboo flute. She’s learning a new song about a bird. Real birds outside chirp along sometimes. Dad records her playing. “You’re getting better!” he says.

Chapter 6: Evening Walk

Before dinner, Mona and Mom walk to the hanging bridge. They count flowers along the path – seven colors today! Mom teaches her plant names. Mona collects pretty leaves for her scrapbook.

Chapter 7: Dinner Time

Mom makes Mona’s favorite – chicken and broccoli. The family talks about their day. Dad tells a funny squirrel story. Mona talks about the butterfly. They all laugh together.

Chapter 8: Grandma’s Story

After dinner, Grandma calls. She tells an old mountain story. Mona draws pictures while listening. Grandpa adds funny parts that make Mona giggle.

Chapter 9: Bedtime

At 8:30 PM, Mona puts on pink pajamas. Dad reads a storybook. Mom tucks her in and kisses her goodnight. Mona looks at the stars until she falls asleep.

Chapter 10: Rainy Morning

Mona is watching raindrops race down her window. Mom is cooking soup while humming. Dad is working on his laptop, frowning at the screen. Mochi the cat is sleeping on the warmest chair. Mona is drawing the rainy scene in her sketchbook.

Chapter 11: Garden Helpers

Mom is planting new broccoli seedlings. Mona is carefully watering them. The sun is shining brightly today. Bees are buzzing around the flowers. Mona is smiling because her favorite red butterfly is visiting again.

Chapter 12: Cooking Together

Dad is chopping vegetables for dinner. Mona is stirring the soup carefully. The kitchen is smelling delicious. Outside, the wind is blowing leaves across the yard. They are singing a silly song while cooking.

Chapter 13: River Adventure

Grandpa is fishing by the river. Mona is skipping stones nearby. The water is sparkling in sunlight. Dragonflies are flying over the water. Grandpa is telling a story about the fish that got away.

Chapter 14: Music Time

Mona is practicing her flute on the porch. Birds are chirping along. Mom is listening while knitting. The sun is setting behind the mountains. Everything sounds peaceful and happy.

Chapter 15: Market Day

Mom is selling vegetables at the market. Mona is helping arrange the stand. People are buying fresh broccoli and carrots. The sun is getting hotter. Mona is drinking cold lemonade to stay cool.

Chapter 16: Picnic Fun

Mona and Dad are having a picnic lunch. Ants are trying to steal their food. They are laughing and shooing them away. Clouds are moving slowly across the blue sky. It’s a perfect day outside.

Chapter 17: Evening Chores

Mona is feeding the chickens. Mom is watering the garden. Dad is fixing the fence. The sun is going down. Fireflies are starting to glow in the grass. Soon it will be dinner time.

Chapter 18: Story Time

Grandma is telling a bedtime story. Mona is listening carefully under her blanket. The moon is shining through the window. Mochi is purring at the foot of the bed. Everyone is feeling cozy and sleepy.

Chapter 19: Mona’s Art Show

Mona has drawn twenty pictures of her mountain home. She has taped them all on the living room wall for a family art show. Mom has made special popcorn. Dad has invited Grandpa and Grandma to see the exhibition. Everyone has clapped for Mona’s best drawing – the one of Mochi sleeping in a flowerpot.

Chapter 20: Dad’s Surprise

Dad has cooked a special dinner! He has made fried rice with vegetables from their garden. Mona has set the table with their best plates. They have even lit candles. Mom has smiled all through dinner because Dad has remembered their anniversary. Mona has drawn them a “Happy Anniversary” card while they cleaned up.

Chapter 21: The Big Harvest

Mom and Mona have picked all the ripe vegetables today. They have filled three baskets with carrots, broccoli and potatoes. Mom has taught Mona how to store them properly. Some have gone in the fridge, others in the cool basement. The biggest carrot has become Mona’s “pet” for the day before it became soup.

Chapter 22: Grandpa’s Visit

Grandpa has brought something exciting – an old fishing box full of treasures! He has shown Mona his favorite lures from when he was young. Together they have organized them by color and size. Mona has picked her favorite – a shiny red one that looks like a little fish.

Chapter 23: Flute Progress

Mona has practiced her flute every day this week. She has learned three new songs perfectly! Dad has recorded her playing and shown it to Grandma on video call. Grandma has said Mona sounds “just like the mountain birds.” Mona has put a gold star on her calendar for each successful practice day.

Chapter 24: Nature Collection

On their walk today, Mona and Mom have collected interesting things from nature – smooth stones, pretty leaves, and pinecones. They have arranged them in Mona’s special nature box. The best find has been a bird’s feather – soft and gray with white spots. Mom has helped Mona look up what bird it came from.

Chapter 25: The Broken Fence

Last night’s wind has blown down part of the garden fence. Dad and Mona have fixed it this morning. They have used tools from the shed and some strong wire. Mona has held the nails while Dad hammered. Now it’s even stronger than before!

Chapter 26: A New Recipe

Mom has tried a new recipe today – broccoli and cheese muffins! Mona has helped mix the batter. They have made twelve golden-brown muffins. The first bite has been delicious – crispy outside and soft inside. Dad has eaten three right away and asked for more.

Chapter 27: Starry Night

Before bed, the whole family has gone outside to look at stars. The sky has been especially clear tonight. They have seen three shooting stars! Mona has made a wish on each one. Mom has pointed out the Big Dipper. Dad has carried sleepy Mona inside when the night got cold.

Chapter 28: Mona’s Growing Art Skills

Mona has been drawing in her nature journal every morning this week. The pages have been filling up with sketches of butterflies, pinecones, and the old bridge. Her hands have been getting covered in colorful pencil smudges. Mom has been saving all her drawings in a special folder that’s getting fatter each day.

Chapter 29: Dad’s Big Project

Dad has been working on rebuilding the garden shed since Monday. He’s been measuring wood and sawing boards every afternoon. Mona has been helping by holding tools and bringing lemonade. The pile of sawdust by the back door has been growing bigger each day.

Chapter 30: Mom’s Winter Preparations

Mom has been preserving vegetables from their garden all week. The kitchen has been smelling like vinegar and spices. Jars of pickles and jams have been piling up on the shelves. Mona has been sticking labels on each jar while Mom explains how the food will last through winter.

Chapter 31: River Watching

Grandpa has been teaching Mona to observe the river’s changes. They’ve been sitting at their special spot every afternoon, noting how the water has been moving differently each day. Mona’s notebook has been filling with drawings of swirling currents and fish shadows.

Chapter 32: Flute Improvement

Mona has been practicing her flute for thirty minutes daily without reminders. The same birds have been returning to the windowsill to listen. Dad’s video collection of her performances has been growing – yesterday he showed her how much smoother her notes have been sounding.

Chapter 33: The Curious Cat

Mochi has been acting strangely all week. He’s been sneaking into the garden and watching something in the bushes. Mona has been quietly following him and discovered he’s been watching a family of rabbits. She’s been drawing them in her secret observation journal.

Chapter 34: Autumn Leaves

The maple tree by the house has been dropping golden leaves all week. Mona and Mom have been raking them into big piles every morning, but by afternoon the ground has been covered again. They’ve been saving the prettiest leaves to press between books.

Chapter 35: Nighttime Sounds

Recently, Mona has been listening to nighttime sounds before bed. Owls have been calling to each other in the woods. The old bridge has been creaking in the wind. Last night, she heard something big (maybe a deer?) that has been coming to drink at the river.

Chapter 36: Family Storytime

Grandma has been telling an extra-long bedtime story all week, adding new parts each night. Mona has been waiting eagerly to hear what happens next. She’s been drawing pictures of the characters during the day. Tonight, Grandma promised to reveal whether the mountain fairy finds her lost ring!

Chapter 37: The First Snow

Yesterday, soft snowflakes fell all morning. Mona built her first snowman near the garden. She used carrots for its nose and pinecones for eyes. Dad helped roll the big snowballs. By afternoon, the sun melted their creation, but Mona took a picture first.

Chapter 38: The Broken Flowerpot

Last week, Mochi knocked over Mom’s favorite blue flowerpot. It shattered on the porch steps. Mona and Dad glued it back together carefully. Now it sits on the windowsill with tiny cracks showing – Mom says it tells a better story this way.

Chapter 39: Grandpa’s Surprise Visit

On Tuesday, Grandpa arrived with a mysterious box. Inside were his childhood fishing lures! He showed Mona each one and told stories. The shiny red lure became Mona’s favorite. They promised to try them when the river ice melts.

Chapter 40: The Lost Necklace

Mona cried when her pink bead necklace broke in the garden. She and Mom searched everywhere for the beads. After two days, they found the last one near the broccoli patch. Dad helped restring them with stronger thread.

Chapter 41: The Owl Night

Something amazing happened last month. A snowy owl landed in their maple tree! The whole family watched silently from the window. It stayed for one magical hour before flying into the dark. Mona still checks the tree every evening.

Chapter 42: The Big Storm

A wild storm came last autumn. The wind blew down the old birdhouse. Next morning, Mona and Dad built a sturdier one together. They painted it pink and blue. Now new birds visit every day.

Chapter 43: The Tasty Mistake

Last summer, Mona accidentally added sugar instead of salt to the soup! At first Mom frowned, then she laughed. They added some spices and created a new sweet-sour recipe. Even Dad asked for seconds.

Chapter 44: The Best Birthday

For Mona’s 9th birthday, Mom baked a cake shaped like a flute. Dad gave her a set of colored pencils. Yumi and Lucy came over and they played bridge games until sunset. Mona fell asleep smiling that night.

Chapter 45: The Frozen River

In January, the river froze completely. Grandpa taught Mona how to test the ice thickness. They slid across the smooth surface together, their laughter echoing off the mountains. Hot chocolate tasted extra good afterward.

Chapter 46: The Surprise Visitor

Mona was practicing her flute on the porch when a loud rustling came from the bushes. She stopped playing mid-note. A young deer was standing frozen in the vegetable garden! It was nibbling Mom’s lettuce when Mochi’s sudden meow scared it away.

Chapter 47: The Spilled Paint

Dad was repairing the garden fence while Mona was painting rocks nearby. She was carefully decorating a heart-shaped stone when Mochi bumped her elbow! Blue paint splashed across Dad’s new fence post. They were both laughing too hard to be upset.

Chapter 48: The Lost Key

Mom was preparing dinner when she realized her keys were missing. Mona was searching under the couch while Dad was checking the garden path. They found them hanging on the chicken coop door – Mom had been carrying eggs earlier and forgot them there!

Chapter 49: The Fishing Adventure

Grandpa was telling Mona about trout habitats when her fishing line suddenly bent. She was reeling in what felt like a big fish when the line snapped! Grandpa was still chuckling about “the one that got away” at dinner.

Chapter 50: The Midnight Storm

The family was sleeping soundly when thunder shook the house. Mona was having a dream about flying when the noise woke her. Dad was checking the windows while Mom was making warm milk. They all ended up watching the lightning show together.

Chapter 51: The Butterfly Rescue

Mona was collecting flowers when she noticed a struggling butterfly. Its wing was stuck to a spiderweb. She was carefully freeing it when Mom came with sugar water. The revived butterfly rested on Mona’s finger before flying away.

Chapter 52: The Burnt Cookies

Mom was talking to Grandma on the phone while cookies were baking. They were smelling perfect when suddenly – smoke! Everyone was coughing as Dad rescued the charred treats. Mona decorated them anyway, calling them “campfire cookies.”

Chapter 53: The Hidden Treasure

Mona and Suri were digging near the riverbank when their shovel hit metal. They were uncovering an old tin box when Uncle Joey called them for lunch. Inside later, they found rusted buttons and a 1972 coin!

Chapter 54: The Maple Syrup Incident

Dad was tapping the maple tree when Mona was collecting the sap. They were boiling it down when the sticky syrup bubbled over! Mom was scolding gently while helping clean up. The remaining syrup tasted sweeter than ever.

Chapter 55: The Secret Ingredient

Mona tasted something special in Mom’s soup. Mom revealed she had added wild herbs before serving – the same ones Grandma had taught her to pick last summer. Mona realized the flavor reminded her of their mountain picnics.

Chapter 56: Grandpa’s Old Sketchbook

When Mona found a dusty sketchbook in the attic, Grandpa’s eyes lit up. He had drawn the same river views when he was nine! The yellowed pages showed their bridge before it had gotten its red paint. Mona placed her newest drawing beside his old ones.

Chapter 57: The Repaired Flute

Mona’s flute suddenly played clearer notes today. Dad confessed he had taken it to town secretly. The music shop owner had fixed the tiny crack inside. Now “Twinkle Twinkle” sounded as bright as the actual stars.

Chapter 58: Mochi’s Adopted Family

They discovered why Mochi had been visiting the shed so often. The clever cat had moved her three kittens into the old toolbox! Mom remembered she had left the shed door ajar last week. Now Mona had fluffy new responsibilities.

Chapter 59: The Champion Carrot

At the county fair, Mom’s carrot won first prize. The judge said he hadn’t seen such a perfect vegetable in years. Mona beamed – she had watered it every morning before school. Their rocky soil had grown a champion.

Chapter 60: The Lucky Fishing Spot

Grandpa took Mona to his “magic” fishing hole. He explained he had found it after the big flood changed the river’s path. The deep pool had sheltered fish for decades. Mona’s first cast landed a silvery trout exactly where Grandpa predicted.

Chapter 61: The Preserved Berries

Midwinter, Mom opened a special jar of jam. The blueberries inside had been picked during summer’s hottest day. Their sweetness burst like sunshine, making gray February feel warmer. Mona licked the spoon, remembering how sticky her fingers had been after picking them.

Chapter 62: The Mended Sweater

Mona found her pink sweater mysteriously repaired. Grandma had noticed the hole during her last visit and had knitted a flower over the damage. The pink yarn was slightly brighter – Grandma had used wool from her special stash.

Chapter 63: The Birdhouse Mystery

A wren family moved into the birdhouse Dad built. Later, they discovered why – a storm had damaged their old nest days earlier. Mona smiled, watching the parents carry twigs to their new home, grateful the safe house had been waiting.

Chapter 64: The Patient Gardener

Mom’s winter broccoli grew unusually large this year. When Mona asked her secret, Mom revealed she had been enriching the soil with compost all autumn. The broccoli had been soaking up nutrients for months before showing its magic. At dinner, Mona extra carefully chewed every flavorful bite.

Chapter 65: Grandpa’s Worn Boots

When Grandpa’s old boots finally split, Mona noticed something amazing. The left sole had worn thinner than the right. “That’s because I’d been favoring my sore knee for years,” Grandpa explained. The boots had been telling a health story no one noticed until now. Mona drew them before they were thrown away.

Chapter 66: The Flute’s Transformation

During her spring recital, Mona played perfectly. Later, Dad showed her practice charts – she’d been improving 2% each week since January! The squeaky notes from February had been slowly turning golden. Her teacher’s eyes shone when she said, “This wasn’t luck – you’d been preparing.”

Chapter 67: The Bridge’s Secret

Workers came to repair their old bridge. The foreman said, “This wood had been begging for help.” They showed Mona how the center planks had been sagging millimeter by millimeter for years. Now reinforced with steel, it hummed a new song when crossed.

Chapter 68: Mochi’s Wild Side

When Mochi brought home a fat mouse, Mom wasn’t mad. “He’d been hunting in the barn every night this week,” she said. The clever cat had been practicing his skills. Mona made a “Mighty Hunter” medal from bottle caps, which Mochi promptly batted under the fridge.

Chapter 69: The Surprise Blueberries

Behind the shed grew a thriving blueberry bush no one planted. Grandpa realized birds had been dropping seeds there for years. The lonely bush had been waiting patiently for someone to notice. Mona declared it her “magic secret garden” and built a tiny protective fence.

Chapter 70: Dad’s Stock Market Wisdom

When Dad predicted a market change correctly, Mona asked how he knew. “I’d been watching these patterns since you were born,” he said. The boring numbers on his screens had been whispering stories only he understood. Mona began noticing patterns in her nature sketches too.

Chapter 71: The Rock’s True Colors

After a week of rain, Mona spotted a strange rock gleaming in the garden. The downpour had been washing away its muddy coat for days, revealing beautiful quartz underneath. It became her new treasure, proof that patience reveals hidden beauty.

Chapter 72: Grandma’s Lasting Gift

Mona found her baby blanket, still soft after years. Grandma had been washing it with special herbs every season. The faint lavender scent carried memories of every bedtime story. That night, nine-year-old Mona slept wrapped in the comforting smell of love’s persistence.

Chapter 73: Mona’s Summer Art Project

Mona will turn the old shed wall into a giant nature mural. She’ll sketch butterflies first, then paint them with waterproof colors. Dad will build her a special platform to reach high spots. By August, the faded wood will become a rainbow of mountain life that makes everyone smile.

Chapter 74: Dad’s Surprise Day Off

Tomorrow, Dad will close his computer early. He’ll take Mona to the secret swimming hole upriver. They’ll pack egg sandwiches and the big yellow umbrella. Dad promises he won’t check his phone even once! Mona will collect smooth stones to add to their garden path.

Chapter 75: The First Tomato Harvest

Next week, Mom’s tomato plants will finally ripen. Mona will help make fresh pasta sauce using Grandma’s recipe. The kitchen will smell like garlic and basil for hours. They’ll save some seeds in tiny envelopes labeled “Mona’s Mountain Tomatoes 2024.”

Chapter 76: Grandpa’s Night Fishing Trip

When the moon gets full, Grandpa will take Mona night fishing. They’ll use special glow-in-the-dark lures and whisper so they don’t scare the fish. Hot chocolate in thermoses will keep them warm. Mona might stay awake just until she sees one silvery fish jump.

Chapter 77: The Broken Flute String

Mona’s flute string will snap during practice next month. At first she’ll cry, but Dad will show her how to fix it. The mended spot will make her flute play slightly deeper notes – soon Mona will love this unique sound that makes her instrument special.

Chapter 78: The Autumn Leaf Book

This fall, Mona and Mom will collect 100 different leaves. They’ll press them between wax paper and make a “Mountain Seasons” book. On snowy January days, they’ll flip through it remembering how sunshine felt through golden maple leaves.

Chapter 79: Mochi’s Winter Surprise

When the first snow comes, Mochi will discover he hates cold paws. Mona will knit him tiny wool socks (with non-slip bottoms!). The grumpy cat will shake them off immediately, but Dad will snap a photo that becomes next year’s Christmas card.

Chapter 80: The Lonely Pinecone

On her birthday hike, Mona will find an extra-large pinecone. She’ll place it on her windowsill where, unknown to her, a hidden seed will get just enough sun. By spring, a tiny sapling will surprise everyone – the start of Mona’s very own tree.

Chapter 81: The Star Promise

Before school starts, Mona’s family will camp in the meadow. Lying in their sleeping bags, they’ll watch meteors streak across the sky. Mona will wish for “more days exactly like this one.” The mountains will keep her wish safe in their silent, starlit vault.

Chapter 82: This Time Next Week

This time next week, Mona will be standing knee-deep in Coolwater Creek. She’ll be carefully turning over smooth stones to find crayfish while Dad will be preparing their picnic lunch on the shore. The afternoon sun will be dancing on the water’s surface as Mona’s laughter echoes between the canyon walls.

Chapter 83: The First Snow Day

At exactly 8 AM tomorrow, big fluffy snowflakes will be falling outside Mona’s window. Mom will be flipping pancakes in the kitchen while Mona will be rushing to put on her snow pants. Mochi will be watching the strange white world from his perch on the warm radiator, tail twitching with curiosity.

Chapter 84: Market Morning

Next Saturday at 9:30 AM, Mona will be arranging her handmade nature cards at the farmers market stall. Mom will be chatting with customers about organic broccoli while Yumi will be helping at the next booth. The scent of fresh bread will be mixing with the mountain breeze as children will be playing hide-and-seek behind the produce stands.

Chapter 85: The Night of Shooting Stars

On August 12th at midnight, the whole family will be lying on blankets in the meadow. They’ll be watching the Perseid meteor shower while sipping warm cider. Mona will be pointing excitedly every time another streak of light crosses the starry sky, and Dad will be taking long-exposure photos with his tripod.

Chapter 86: Spring Planting Day

One month from now, Mona’s hands will be covered in rich dark soil. She and Mom will be transplanting tomato seedlings into the garden as bees will be buzzing around the first dandelions. Grandpa will be repairing the fence nearby, his hammer strikes keeping rhythm with their planting song.

Chapter 87: The Flute Recital

At 4 PM this coming Sunday, Mona will be performing her solo at the community center. Her fingers will be dancing across the bamboo flute while Dad will be recording from the front row. Outside the windows, sparrows will be gathering on the power lines as if they too want to hear the mountain melodies.

Chapter 88: The First Day of School

Next September at 8:15 AM, Mona will be walking across the hanging bridge with her new backpack. The leaves will be just starting to turn gold as she meets her homeschool co-op friends. While Mrs. Willow will be explaining the science project, a curious chipmunk will be peeking in through the classroom window.

Chapter 89: The First Harvest Moon

On the autumn equinox evening, Mona’s family will be celebrating in the lantern-lit garden. Mom will be serving mooncakes while Dad will be telling the story of the Jade Rabbit. Mona will be trying to spot the mythical creature in the moon’s shadows as fireflies will be blinking their approval all around them.

Chapter 90: Winter’s Deepest Night

At the year’s longest night, the family will be gathered around the crackling fireplace. Grandma will be knitting while Grandpa will be roasting chestnuts. Mona will be writing her wishes for the new year on slips of paper that she’ll later burn in the flames, watching the sparks rise like dreams into the winter darkness.

Chapter 91: The Hundredth Sketch

By her tenth birthday, Mona will have filled every page of her nature journal. The final drawing will show the old maple tree in autumn gold – the same subject as her first wobbly sketch. Dad will have built a special shelf for her completed journals, their spines forming a rainbow of seasons.

Chapter 92: The Repaired Bridge

When the winter storms pass, workers will have reinforced the hanging bridge’s foundations. The new planks will have replaced the ones that had been creaking for years. But the railings will have kept their familiar dents – the marks where generations of children measured their growth.

Chapter 93: The Time Capsule

By next summer, Mona’s family will have buried a metal box near the garden. It will have gathered Mona’s favorite drawings, Dad’s market predictions, and Mom’s saved seeds. The mountain soil will have held their stories safe until the promised opening date – Mona’s eighteenth birthday.

Chapter 94: The Orchard’s First Fruits

Three springs from now, the tiny saplings by the shed will have grown taller than Mona. Their branches will have produced the first crisp apples, though the squirrels will have sampled most before harvest. Grandpa will have taught Mona how to press them into cider that tastes like liquid sunshine.

Chapter 95: Mochi’s Legacy

When little Mochi becomes an old cat, he will have trained two stray kittens in his hunting techniques. They will have learned to avoid the vegetable beds but will have kept the barn mouse-free. Mona will have made them matching red collars from her childhood hair ribbons.

Chapter 96: The Worn Flute

After five more years of practice, Mona’s bamboo flute will have developed a silky patina. Its once-sharp edges will have softened from countless hours of handling. The repaired crack will have become part of its unique voice – proof that broken things can make beautiful music too.

Chapter 97: The Family Recipe Book

By the time Mona starts high school, Mom will have compiled all their kitchen secrets into one flour-stained notebook. The broccoli-cheese muffin recipe will have a sticky note: “Mona’s favorite – makes 12 perfect golden tops.” The book’s spine will have cracked open most often to this page.

Chapter 98: The Gifted Lures

When Grandpa turns eighty, Mona will have organized his fishing tackle box perfectly. The shiny red lure will have moved to the special compartment – the one reserved for “tomorrow’s big catch.” She will have tied new feathers on his favorite flies, though her fingers still won’t work as deftly as his.

Chapter 99: The True Happiness

When time comes, Mona will have discovered something important. Happiness isn’t just in big adventures, but in broccoli harvests and fixed birdhouses, in burnt cookies and mended sweaters. The mountain will have taught her this truth slowly, like water shaping stone – one gentle day at a time.

Chapter 100: The Growing Gardener

By next spring, Mona will have been tending her own vegetable patch for 300 days straight. The broccoli plants will have been soaking up her careful watering routine, their leaves growing wider than her hands. Mom will smile seeing how the once-wobbly seedlings will have been transforming into sturdy plants under Mona’s watch.

Chapter 101: The Flute’s Journey

When Mona performs at the autumn festival, she will have been practicing her bamboo flute for exactly 1,095 days. Her fingertips will have been developing permanent little grooves from pressing the holes. The melody that once stumbled will have been flowing as naturally as the mountain stream outside her window.

Chapter 102: The Bridge’s Watch

By its 50th anniversary, the old hanging bridge will have been carrying generations of children across the river for 18,250 sunrises. Its ropes will have been weathering countless storms, yet still singing the same creaky song. The village will celebrate how this faithful structure will have been connecting hearts before Mona was even born.

Chapter 103: Dad’s Market Wisdom

When Mona turns twelve, Dad will have been analyzing stock patterns for 4,015 consecutive market days. His yellowed notebooks will have been collecting insights longer than Mona’s lifespan. Yet he’ll still say his best investment was the day he bought Mona’s first sketchbook.

Chapter 104: The Faithful Maple

At Mona’s high school graduation, the old maple by her house will have been cycling through seasons for twenty years. Its leaves will have been feeding the soil, then regrowing in an endless dance. The initials “M + Y” carved into its bark (from when she was seven) will have been stretching taller each year.

Chapter 105: Mom’s Kitchen Legacy

By the time Mona goes to college, Mom’s wooden spoon will have been stirring soups for 6,570 dinners. The handle will have been wearing smooth from all those clockwise motions. But the love in every stir will have been remaining as sharp as the first meal she made Mona.

Chapter 106: Grandpa’s River Knowledge

When fishing season reopens, Grandpa will have been reading the river’s secrets for sixty years. His eyes will have been memorizing every eddy and ripple longer than the bridge has stood. Yet he’ll still lean close to show Mona how to spot the shyest trout.

Chapter 107: The Pencil’s Story

Mona’s favorite drawing pencil will have been shortening centimeter by centimeter for three years. Its once-long form will have been transformed into countless sketches of mountain life. Only when it becomes a stub will Mona realize how faithfully it will have been serving her art.

Chapter 108: The Mountain’s Gift

When this journal is complete, the seasons will have been cycling through their eternal rhythm. The river will have been carving its path, the trees will have been breathing through generations, and Mona’s heart will have been collecting quiet wonders every single day. The mountain will whisper: “This was never just practice – this was always the real magic.”

Cuộc sống của chúng ta là một chuỗi những lần đưa ra lựa chọn.

Mỗi lần lựa chọn là một lần trade.

Mỗi lần trade chúng ta sẽ nhận lại một kết quả.

Mỗi kết quả sẽ đem lại cho chúng ta một (hay nhiều) bài học.

Mỗi một bài học sẽ giúp cho chúng ta phát triển và hoàn thiện bản thân.

Bí ẩn lớn nhất và nền tảng nhất của khoa học, không phải là chuyện gì xảy ra ngoài vũ trụ, trên trái đất, dưới đáy biển; mà là những trải nghiệm và nhận thức xảy ra trong đầu chúng ta.

Jesus luyện công trong hoang mạc, Shakyamuni bất động dưới gốc bồ đề…

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