26th Jan 2025
I looked out the window and watched as the sun shone brightly into the living room of our big mansion in London. My four-year-old niece Aniya was sitting cross-legged on the cream carpet, staring at the TV. Her curls danced as she giggled. "Is Peppa Pig okay, love?" I asked softly, adjusting the volume. "Peppa is really funny, Uncle Harry!" she shouted, her eyes sparkling with wonder as Peppa jumped into a muddy puddle. My heart fluttered, knowing how pure her joy was!
In the kitchen, the sweet smell of pancakes filled the air. Louis was humming as he flipped them. "Breakfast's almost ready!" he yelled. I grinned, helping Aniya hop off the floor. "C'mon, let’s set the table, it's a special morning!" I said with excitement. I called Zayn, Niall, and Liam down the stairs. They arrived quickly, eager for pancakes. But Aniya stayed glued to the screen. "Come on, love! It's time to eat!" I nudged her gently. "Noo, Uncle Harry! I want to watch Peppa Pig!" She crossed her arms, giving me the cutest pout. The others laughed softly, watching her tiny rebellion with amused smiles.
Finally, with a little persuasion and the promise of extra syrup, Aniya agreed to join us at the breakfast table. Her eyes lit up at the sight of the stack of pancakes, each one more golden than the last. 'Wow! Pancakes!' she squealed, clapping her hands with delight. Zayn poured a generous amount of syrup onto her plate, while Niall added a dollop of whipped cream, making Aniya's breakfast look like a masterpiece. As she took the first bite, her face was a picture of pure happiness.
As we all dug into our pancakes, the room filled with chatter and laughter. Aniya's stories about Peppa Pig had us all in fits of giggles, especially when she mimicked Peppa's snorts perfectly. Louis patiently listened and even tried to snort back, which made us laugh even harder. The warmth of the pancakes and the joy around the table made it feel like the biggest hug. I realized that, just like pancakes, moments like these were best shared.
After breakfast, Aniya declared that it was time for an adventure of her own. 'Let's make a pancake as big as Peppa!' she suggested, her eyes wide with excitement. We all agreed it was a brilliant idea. Zayn and Niall helped measure the flour while Liam and Louis mixed the batter. Soon, the biggest pancake we had ever seen was cooking on the griddle. As it cooked, Aniya danced around the kitchen, twirling like a ballerina, her laughter echoing through the mansion.
