Once upon a time, there were two best friends named [Blaire](V3FKK42S) and [Aaliyah](J9V6KPBS). [Blaire](V3FKK42S) had wavy long brown hair and sparkling blue eyes, while [Aaliyah](J9V6KPBS) had long dark brown hair and twinkling hazel eyes. Both were 4 years old, but [Aaliyah](J9V6KPBS)’s birthday came earlier in April, and [Blaire](V3FKK42S)’s came later in September.

One day, [Blaire](V3FKK42S) said, 'It’s so funny how you’re older than me, [Aaliyah](J9V6KPBS), even though we’re both 4!' [Aaliyah](J9V6KPBS) laughed and said, 'That’s because my birthday is in April, and yours is in September. Want to learn the months with me?'

'January,' said [Aaliyah](J9V6KPBS). 'That’s when the year begins. It’s so cold!' [Blaire](V3FKK42S) added, 'And then comes February, sometimes with snow!' The two giggled as they imagined snow angels and big coats.

Next, [Aaliyah](J9V6KPBS) said, 'March! That’s when spring begins, with flowers and butterflies.' [Blaire](V3FKK42S) smiled, saying, 'And April! That’s your birthday month—you were born in the middle of all the rain and flowers!'

[Blaire](V3FKK42S) continued, 'May is next! It’s all sunshine and fun walks!' [Aaliyah](J9V6KPBS) nodded excitedly, 'And June! That’s summertime when we get to play all day!'

'July and August are even more summer fun,' said [Aaliyah](J9V6KPBS). 'Swimming pools and picnics!' [Blaire](V3FKK42S) laughed, 'And September is my birthday month! That’s when the leaves start changing.'

'October is so much fun,' said [Blaire](V3FKK42S), 'with pumpkins and spooky costumes!' [Aaliyah](J9V6KPBS) added, 'And November is cozy, with falling leaves and warm blankets.'

'Last is December!' [Blaire](V3FKK42S) said happily. 'It’s filled with gifts, snow, and holidays.' [Aaliyah](J9V6KPBS) nodded and said, 'So now we know all the months!'

'See, that’s why I’m older,' said [Aaliyah](J9V6KPBS). [Blaire](V3FKK42S) grinned and said, 'But we’re both still best friends, no matter our birthdays!' And the two hugged happily.

And from that day on, [Blaire](V3FKK42S) and [Aaliyah](J9V6KPBS) always remembered the months of the year—and that differences could make their friendship even more special. The end.