A Tiny Balancing Act

I nudged an empty wooden thread spool out from beside the basket to test how it rolled. It wobbled forward with a hollow clatter across the floorboards, curving until it bumped the wooden leg of the armchair. I scampered after it, caught it before it could settle, and set it upright like a miniature tower. Balancing one foot on top was a little daring... but I stayed steady for three whole seconds. It turns out I am quite good at morning acrobatics.