Last night, my wife kicked me out of bed. Don’t get me wrong, we weren’t fighting. It was because my bedtime story was too boring.
She said I sounded like I was reciting a sutra, and it made her sleepy. But the problem was, she wanted me to tell her a story to help her fall asleep!But she said, “Your stories sound like a lullaby, not a bedtime story.” Okay, I’ll have to adjust my strategy and tell some funny stories.
So today, I’m going to write a few lighthearted and funny stories that won’t be too over the top or make you sleepy. I hope they make you smile and relax before you go to sleep.
Story 1: Trampoline on the Moon
A long time ago—actually, not that long ago—on a certain night, there was a group of little aliens who loved to jump around living on the moon. Every night, they would have trampoline competitions because the ground on the moon was very soft and jumping felt very comfortable.
There was a little guy named “Bobo” who jumped too hard during one competition and flew too far, falling off the moon and drifting all the way to Earth.
He landed in the yard of a little boy named Xiao Ming, who was just getting ready for bed. Suddenly, he saw a strange little creature standing on the grass.
Xiao Ming asked, “Who are you? How did you get here?”
Bobo said shyly, “I’m a trampoline expert from the moon. I was jumping too happily and accidentally flew too far.”
When Xiao Ming heard this, his eyes lit up. “Can you teach me?“
So the two of them started jumping in the yard, chatting as they jumped, and before they knew it, it was dawn. Before leaving, Bo Bo said, ”I’ll take you to watch the competition next time.”
From then on, every time the moon was full, Xiao Ming would look up at the sky and imagine himself jumping around on the moon.
Story 2: The Talking Pillow
Little girl Xiao Li had a very special pillow called “A Meng.” Other pillows were only for sleeping, but A Meng was different—it could talk!
One night, Xiao Li lay in bed unable to sleep because she had a math test the next day and was very nervous.
Seeing her worried expression, Ah Meng suddenly spoke up, “Hey, don’t worry, I have a way to help you.”
Xiao Li sat up in surprise, “Really? Tell me!”
Ah Meng smiled and said, “I have a magical memory trick. Just recite it three times, and you’ll do great on the exam tomorrow.”
Xiao Li half-believed it and repeated it a few times. Surprisingly, the next day during the exam, the questions didn’t seem that difficult. She finished the test smoothly and even got a perfect score!
After school, Xiao Li ran into her room and said to Ah Meng, “Thank you! You’re so amazing!”
Ah Meng shook his head and said, “Actually, those mnemonic devices aren’t magical. They just helped you relax a little.What really helped you was your own hard work.“
After listening, Xiao Li thought about it and realized that it made sense. It turned out that confidence and hard work were the most important things.
Story 3: The War Between the Cat and the Remote Control
Dou Dou’s family had a little cat named ”Qiuqiu.” This cat was very mischievous and loved to steal the remote control.
Every time Dou Dou turned on the TV, Qiu Qiu would jump over and grab the remote control, then press buttons randomly, changing the channels back and forth, making Dou Dou stomp his feet in anger.
One time, Dou Dou was about to watch his favorite cartoon when Qiu Qiu suddenly attacked again and snatched the remote control. Dou Dou chased it around the living room, causing chaos.
Finally, Dou Dou managed to get the remote back, but the TV was already on the news channel. Just as he was about to switch back to the cartoon, he heard the news say, “There will be a meteor shower tonight!”
Dou Dou immediately got excited and dragged Qiu Qiu to the balcony to watch together. The meteors streaked across the night sky, beautiful beyond words. The two of them watched intently, completely forgetting about the “remote control battle” earlier.
Later, whenever Dou Dou recalled that night, he couldn’t help but laugh. As for Qiu Qiu? It was still the same, pouncing on the remote control whenever it saw it.
Say a few words before bed
These stories are simple, but I hope they bring you a little happiness. Life can be tiring sometimes, with busy work and a lot of pressure, but we still need to learn to relax and find some fun for ourselves.
Listening to a joke or telling a short story before bed might help you fall asleep more easily. Laughter is the best medicine; even a small laugh is better than bottling things up.
Wish you sweet dreams tonight, and may you laugh out loud in your dreams.
Good night!
