The Whole House Said Goodnight

Daw dropped the last block into the basket—knock, tuck! Mom folded the play mat flat. The playroom was clear. Together they sang, “Dear little house, the day is done. / Hum, hush, click—rest, everyone. / Goodnight. Sleep snug till morning sun.”

In the kitchen, Daw set a cup upside down on a cloth—clink! Mom turned the tap firmly off. The refrigerator hummed softly. Together they sang, “Dear little house, the day is done. / Hum, hush, click—rest, everyone. / Goodnight. Sleep snug till morning sun.”

At the wash corner, Daw put the toothbrush in its cup. Mom hung the small towel—swish, swish! The final drop slipped down the drain. Together they sang, “Dear little house, the day is done. / Hum, hush, click—rest, everyone. / Goodnight. Sleep snug till morning sun.”

Daw drew the curtain slowly—hush. Mom checked the door bolt and switched off the unused light—click! One low hallway lamp remained. Together they sang, “Dear little house, the day is done. / Hum, hush, click—rest, everyone. / Goodnight. Sleep snug till morning sun.”

Daw tucked under the blanket. Mom kissed the little forehead and sat nearby. Knock, clink, hum, hush, click—the whole house softened together. Daw whispered, “Dear little house, the day is done.” The whole house answered, “Goodnight. Sleep snug till morning sun.”