[Tommy](Q2GXRVFF) was a little boy who loved dinosaurs more than anything in the world. But there was one thing [Tommy](Q2GXRVFF) did not love—waiting!

When it was snack time, [Tommy](Q2GXRVFF) tapped his green dinosaur shirt and asked, "When will it be ready?"

When it was his turn to play with the dinosaur swing at the park, [Tommy](Q2GXRVFF) wiggled his feet impatiently. "Hurry up!" he said.

One beautiful day, [Mama Turtle](RRK7T732) decided it was the perfect time to go fishing for shiny stones at the pond with [Tommy](Q2GXRVFF).

“Wait for the stones to settle,” [Mama Turtle](RRK7T732) said softly. "Patience helps." But [Tommy](Q2GXRVFF) didn’t want to wait.

The water turned cloudy, and [Tommy](Q2GXRVFF) sighed. "I can’t see anything!" he said sadly.

[Mama Turtle](RRK7T732) gave a kind smile. “Let’s try again,” she said. So [Tommy](Q2GXRVFF) took a deep breath and waited quietly.

After waiting a little longer, the water became crystal clear! Shiny stones sparkled at the bottom.

Later that day, [Tommy](Q2GXRVFF) waited his turn on the playground swing and for the cookies to cool. Waiting wasn’t so bad after all!

That night, [Tommy](Q2GXRVFF) snuggled into bed and smiled as he remembered the shiny stones. "Waiting isn’t easy," he whispered, "but it’s worth it!"