A Horse says "Oink"

A lazy morning at home.

Baby boy and I playing and

Cuddling on the couch. The

Duck says “Quack”,

Every time on the See N’ Say.

Frog says “Ribbit”, my boy

Giggles and claps his hands. A

Horse says “Oink”?

I think something’s broken.

Jumbled animal sounds

Keep coming from the toy.

Look at the rooster,

Making a sound like a sheep.

Noises from the dog,

Oddly sound like a cow.

Perhaps the batteries are dying?

Quickly I discard the See N’ Say and

Reach for a new toy; a

Slinky is too quiet,

The baby is not amused. I'm

Uncertain what I should try next?

Visible tears fill his eyes.

Wait—I see a noisy toy, a

Xylophone with a mallet

Yes! The distraction works.

Zero tears are left; tantrum averted!