Musyoonto wangu musankwa ulaccelwa koona. Ndilafwambaana kubuka, nkaambo ndimukali.
My little brother sleeps very late. I wake early, because I am great!
Ndime ndijalwida zuba.
I am the one who lets in the sun.
Baama baamba kuti, “Ulinyenyezi yangu yakubucedo.”
“You’re my morning star,” says Ma.
Ndilasamba endike, nseyandi lugwasyo luli loonse.
I wash myself, I don’t need any help.
Ndinyina penzi ameenda atontola ansipa inunka yabbuluu.
I can cope with cold water and blue smelly soap.
Baama balandiyeeyezya, “Utalubi kucumba meno.” Ndaingula kuti “Peepe, kutali ndime. Nsekonzyi kuluba.”
Ma reminds, “Don’t forget teeth.” I reply, “Never, not me!”
Ndamana kusamba, ndilaanzya bahaanene amunyina baama akubaambila kuti babe abuzuba bubotu.
After washing, I greet Grandpa and Auntie, and wish them a good day.
Ndamana ndalisamika, “Ndimupati lino baama.”
Then I dress myself, “I’m big now Ma,” I say.
Inga ndajala nkopela akwaanga mabbusu.
I can close my buttons and buckle my shoes.
Musyoonto wangu musankwa ndilamuzyibya makani onse aakucikolo.
And I make sure little brother knows all the school news.
Ndilabeleka canguzu lyoonse mucikolo.
In class I do my best in every way.
Ndilacita zyintu zyoonse zyibotu lyoonse. Pele cintu nceyandisya kapati nkusobana.
I do all these good things every day. But the thing I like most, is to play and play!
