Once upon a time, in a small, sunny bathroom, Abby and her brother Ben discovered a game.
They called it 'Toilet Bowl Soup.' 'I'll be the chef!' Abby declared, looking at the shiny toilet.
'And I'll get the ingredients!' Ben said, running to collect toys, paper, and a spoon.
They giggled and took turns adding things to the 'pot.' 'A spoonful of rubber ducky,' Ben chanted.
'A sprinkle of toilet paper,' Abby added, tearing small bits and dropping them in.
The soup grew stranger with each item. A car, a block, and a dollop of shampoo joined the mix.
Suddenly, Dad's footsteps approached. 'What's that sound?' he asked, peering into the bathroom.
Seeing the mess, Dad looked concerned. 'Why are you putting things in the toilet?' he frowned.
'We're making soup!' Abby exclaimed. 'But toilets are not for toys,' Dad gently explained.
Understanding dawned on the kids' faces. 'Oops!' Ben muttered. 'We didn't think of that.'
They helped Dad fish out each soggy toy, saying sorry to each as if it could hear.
With the 'soup' gone, Dad talked about keeping toys safe. 'The toilet is not for soups,' he smiled.
Abby and Ben nodded, promising to play pretend only where it's meant to be played.
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