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The kids decided to have a party. They had treats and games and decorations. The finish touch was confetti. They threw it everything and cheered. What a mess it made! |
Angela was wrapping a gift. She had wrapping paper and tape but no scissors! She ripped her house apart looking for the scissors. She finally gave up and used a knife. The wrapping job didn't look very good! |
It was a rainy and gloomy day. The family decided to play a board game. They decided on Monopoly. The game went on and on. It finally ended when one player got Park Place and Boardwalk. |
"Charles loved to eat. He went to a local buffet and decided he would eat as much as possible. He stuffed his face for over an hour. When it was time to leave, he could hardly stand up. Charles had definitely gotten his money's worth." |
"Carly loved getting mail. One day, she got a magazine. She read it quickly that day. She decided getting magazines was a lot of fun. She subscribed to five more!" |
The girl made her favorite kind of dessert. It was pudding that was made on the stove. She ate the entire box of it by herself. She licked the spoon and the bowl. She was full! |
The kids liked to play games in the gameroom. Ping Pong was their favorite. They would play for hours! They developed an elaborate tournament system. They were going to play all night! |
Karla liked colorful pens. She bought a huge pack of them. She wrote things in her planner in different colors. She felt more organized when her calendar looked pretty! Karla couldn't wait to buy even more colorful pens. |
The detectives were combing through the grass. They were looking for clues as to who had broken into the home. They found a couple scraps of clothing. They took them into evidence. They were determined to solve this crime. |
Kayla loved hosting parties. She would make sure every detail was perfect! It was a special holiday for Kayla's religion. She invited all her friends and family for a party. She loved celebrating with the people that meant the most to her. |
"The kids loved playing on the playground. The monkey bars were their favorite. They would go back and forth on them. They did it so much, their hands started hurting. They were relieved when recess was over so their hands got a break." |
"Kelly wanted to bake something new. Peaches were in season, so a peach pie sounded great! She worked carefully on the crust. When it came out of the oven, it was beautiful! Kelly decided to make other types of pies as well!" |
The girls had been friends for years. They were especially close this year. They sat by each other at school and on the bus. The girls spent so much time together they got tired of each other. They had a huge fight and weren't friends anymore! |
"Jimmy loved fall. He would rake up all the leaves and jump in them. The leaves were crunchy and crisp. Once he was done jumping, he bagged them up. Fall was fun, but it was also a lot of work!" |
Jamie wanted her nails to look nice. She went to a salon and got a manicure. The nail technician was new. She messed up the polish. Jamie was very disappointed. |
"The parents were looking forward to the conference. Their daughter's teacher usually had wonderful things to say about her. When they sat down, the teacher told them their kid had been terrible. She was talking too much and never did her homework. The parents were shocked and disappointed." |
"The team was having practice. A thunderstorm blew in. The lightning was getting closer and closer. The coach decided to send everyone home. Immediately, the rain started pouring down." |
Linda wanted to be healthy. She decided to cut out soda. Her cravings grew and grew. She couldn't help it anymore. She ran to the store and bought a case of Diet Coke. |
Mary had an important interview. It was for her dream job! She practiced her interview skills. She also polished up her resume. Mary was so excited for her interview! |
The clouds had moved out of the area. The sun was shining brightly. The kids ran around outside and enjoyed the great weather. They played until the sun set. They couldn't wait for another sunny day! |
James worked for the local college. He was a professor in the English department. He started his class every semester by assigning seven huge projects. Every student was warned not to take his class. He was a notoriously difficult professor! |
Amy liked to bake. She made a huge batch of cornbread. She slathered it with butter. She packed it in her lunch. She was looking forward to eating it! |
Sophia was feeling lonely. She saw a group of girls hanging out in the park. She approached them and asked if she could play with them. The girls said they were having a meeting of their secret club. The told Sophia to scram! |
The family went to the zoo together. They had season passes but hadn't been yet! They stopped to look at each animal. They loved seeing the lions and monkeys the most! The family was happy to spend time together. |
"The little girl loved playing pretend. She would act like she was in a castle. She would call out to her prince. SHe wished a boy would play this game with her. When they all refused, she used her dog instead." |
Vince and Rachel had a huge fight. Vince decided he didn't want to date her anymore. He broke up with her. Rachel was devastated! She couldn't believe that he was leaving her! |
Kelly was making a pizza. She chopped up sausage for the topping. Kelly sprinkled it on top of the pizza. She put it in the oven and waited impatiently. Sausage was her favorite kind of pizza! |
"The city hired a new police officer. He was fresh out of the academy. He was eager to learn all about the town. On his first day, he apprehended a bank robber! The townspeople were thrilled with the new officer." |
The zoo was getting a new animal. It was an elephant! The kids were all excited to see the new creature. They flooded the zoo the first day he was on display. They all watched as the elephant explored his new home. |
The kids were scared. They were headed to the doctor to get a flu shot. THey were dreading it. The doctor distracted them and poked them quickly. They were so relieved that it was over! |
"The kids loved doing art. They drew all over the markerboard in their basement. They used neon markers to make intricate designs. When the board was full, they washed it off. They made drawings every day!" |
The family was so bored. Their TV had broken and they had nothing to watch! They played some games and read some books. They couldn't take it anymore! They went to the story to find a cheap replacement. |
"The kids liked helping with the grocery shopping. They would add all sorts of things to their mom's list. One day, they added ice cream and candy and chocolate. THey were disappointed when their mom came home from the store. She hadn't bought any of the junk food!" |
The family was taking a walk around the pond. They decided to do three laps. They walked for an hour. They were proud of how much exercise they had gotten. They decided to do that same route every week. |
Adam's dog was sick. He took him to the vet. The vet checked him out thoroughly. He couldn't find the problem. Adam took the dog home and watched him carefully. |
The little girl loved colorful things. She got a pinwheel as a gift. She liked to watch it spin around in the wind. She stuck it in the ground in her garden. Now she could watch it every day! |
Janelle was going back to work. She needed to find a nanny. She interviewed several candidates. She found a great one! She hired her on the spot. |
The kids were having the most fun playing in the yard. They had found a huge cardboard box. They pretended it was a fort. They loaded blankets in and planned to sleep there all night. It was the best fort they'd ever made! |
"Melanie desperately wanted to have a baby. She had been trying for months. Finally, her dream came true! Melanie had a beautiful baby girl. She was the love of her life!" |
Colton got a new dog. He was slobbery and sweet and friendly. Colton liked to take him for a long run every morning. The dog was in love with his owner. It was a match made in heaven! |
David liked caring for his car. He took it to the car wash. He scrubbed it and then vacuumed it out. David was happy when his car looked great. It made his day go smoother. |
"The family traveled to Ireland. They saw an amazing, historic castle. They roamed the halls and looked at every nook and cranny. What a beautiful piece of history! They felt very fortunate that they'd been able to take this trip." |
Amanda hated animals. Her boyfriend had five pets. She was uncertain about how she felt about that. She went to visit him and was horrified. There was pet hair everywhere! |
Sidney got a great new job. Her office had a beautiful view. It overlooked the bay and the bridge. Sidney loved looking up from her desk and taking in the view. It made her days much more productive. |
Miranda from New York did not like having fat thighs. She learned that exercise would give her more shapely legs. She ordered a stair stepper from an online store. The machine was delivered to an Idaho address far from Miranda. A person in Idaho now has nice legs. |
Amy was a clumsy child. She was wearing a long dress while at the top of the stairs. She stumbled on the hem of her dress. She tumbled down the stairs. She was severely injured. |
Basil was a boy who didn't listen to his elders. His parents told him not to climb on the fence at the zoo. He climbed upon the fence of the bear exhibit. He fell into the exhibit with the bears. He was severely mauled. |
Earnest was a greedy child. He ate his food very fast without chewing properly. One day while he ate a fresh peach he choked on the pit. His family unsuccessfully tried the Heimlich maneuver on him. He died as a result of his greediness. |
Desmond loved winter activities. He was very excited that he was to ride on a horse drawn sleigh. The horse was skittish and went wild while pulling the sleigh. Desmond was thrown out of the sleigh. Desmond rode in an ambulance to the hospital. |
Clara felt unwell so she visited the doctor. The doctor couldn't find anything wrong. She visited many other doctors and none could find anything wrong. She continued to get sicker and sicker and wasted away. She died of an unknown illness. |
"Today I went to get my iron infusion. The hospital I go to treats cancer patients also. I used to think this was a sad place to come to because of the pain. This time, I looked past the pain and saw the courage. Next time I go to the hospital I will look for the courage again." |
"Cate always wanted to learn how to ride a horse. Cate decided to ask for a horse for her birthday. Instead of a horse, her mother got her riding lessons as a gift. At first, Cate was disappointed about not getting a horse. But after some lessons she knew there was a lot to learn about horses." |
"This morning I did not want to get out of bed. My little dog was snuggled right next to me. We were both warm and sleepy. When I finally got out of bed, dressed and to work, I was late. My boss asked for an excuse and I told him it was my dog's fault." |
I watched the Olympics every day for the last two weeks. Now I want to grow up to be a runner like Usain Bolt and win medals. I saw that Usain drinks a lot of Gatorade. So I walked to the store and bought ten bottles! Now the only place I can run to is the bathroom. |
"John was terrible with figuring out how to use technology. He bought a new printer without asking his son for advice. He tried everything to get the printer to work to no avail. Finally, he gave up and called his son for help. It turns out that he hadn't turned the printer on." |
"I learned to read when I was three years old. My mother said that I always said I lived at the local library. I checked out a stack of books every week. Recently, I found one that I'd forgotten to return! I sighed as I wrote a check for thirty years of fines." |
Jo liked to watched soccer. He decided he wanted to play. He signed up for team tryouts. He practiced every day. Jo made the team. |
Jo coached little league. He always wanted his own team. He decided to scout for new players. He bought jerseys for them. He finally had his own team. |
Sue picked a pumpkin. She wanted to carve it for Halloween. Her mom helped her make a scary face. She put a candle inside. Then she sat it outside for all to see. |
Tom found a ball at the park. He took the ball home. The ball got popped. He cried about it to his mom. She bought him a new ball the next day. |
Tim liked to play pool. He challenged Sam to a game. Sam agreed to the challenge. He practiced every day. Tim lost the game to Sam. |
Jill got a new dog. It was a husky and she named it Wolf. He liked to run and play in the park. Jill gave him a special treat every day. Wolf became her best friend. |
It was Deb's birthday. She had just turned 5. Her parents threw a party for her. All her friends came. She thought it was a great surprise. |
"Guy liked to surf. He went to the beach every day. He entered a surfing contest with friends. He came in second place and won a new board. His friends dubbed him the ""Surf Dude.""" |
Terry found some seeds on his way home. He planted them in his backyard. He watered them everyday for a month. He got sad because he only saw leaves. He pulled a leaf and out came a carrot! |
Suzy got a new doll. She named it Kitty. She took it to school one day. Suzy lost her doll during recess. She cried for the rest of the day. |
"My grandpa and I were getting off the pontoon onto the dock. I got out first and tried to move over so my grandpa would have room. Instead, I fell right into the lake! After I fell in, I just laid at the shallow bottom in a daze. Thankfully, my grandpa saw me right away and pulled me out!" |
"One day I was laying on my bed and had my arm draped over my stomach. All of a sudden, my arm was kicked off my stomach! I took three pregnancy tests, as I didn't believe the first one. I called my doctor to make an ultrasound appointment. Why, yes, I was pregnant and only a mere 32 weeks 1 day!" |
"My mom had a sudden craving for McNuggets and went to McDonalds. When she and my dad got home, her water broke. Something wasn't right. I was holding onto the cord and clamping down with my fists. I was born via cesarean section less than 2 hours later." |
"I learned to play chess when I was 10. My big sister got a plastic det and taught me. Neither one of us knew how to play. After a while, I knew all the moves. I went on to play in junior high school and high school on teams." |
"I learned to bowl when I was 11. My dad took me bowling when he was in town. I wasn't very good but kept trying. After a while, I got my own ball and played on junior leagues. I kept bowling for 50 years." |
"All she wanted was to feel happy. She sat there, going numb inside. She said she didn't know how to be happy. He reached out and hugged her. She said thank you and went home." |
Czar was a small sized pit bull. Walking through the house was uncomfortable. He acted like a bull in a China shop. Everything he bumped crashed to the floor. Even his cuddles were too rough. |
The popcorn machine was old fashioned. It looked like it had come from a theater. She was excited to purchase it for the kids. She took it home and put it in the movie room. They made a huge batch of popcorn that night. |
"After the zoo, they went out to eat. They chose a steakhouse close to home. They ordered steaks and ribs for dinner. It was expensive but delicious. They all had a good time." |
"She didn't know what to say. He was always angry with her no matter what. She tried not to make him too upset. She said she felt like she was walking on glass. He snorted and said that was his position, not hers." |
The dog walked up happily. She wagged her little tail. The couple started to pet her. She suddenly growled and nipped their hands. The couple jumped back in shock. |
"It didn't matter what he said. She was on the floor with his foot on her head. He was screaming at her, calling her scum. She felt like her heart was breaking in half. He later apologized and said he would stop drinking." |
"The bird landed under the large rose bush. It twittered loudly as it looked for bugs to eat. It looked up just as the car crept up beside it. Wings flapping, it took off into the air. The cat lunged, missing the bird completely." |
"She had rehearsed for hours. Nervously, she pulled out a piece of gum. She waited off stage for her turn, trembling. Finally, she heard her cue. She walked confidently on stage and performed beautifully." |
"The first weekend was the hardest by far. He had to make the choice to stay away from beer. He asked her to go buy him some. She refused, which angered him at first. Then he apologized for asking." |
The next day was a little easier. He still felt very bad physically and mentally. He was unable to work at all that day. He played video games to keep his mind distracted. He started to feel a little better. |
"He was extremely drunk that night. When he let her off the floor, he told her what to do. He instructed her to go get him a beer and a kitchen knife. She brought it to him and he began to cut his arm. He continued to scream at her the entire time." |
"Her energy was starting to run low. She hadn't gotten enough sleep the night before. Groggily, she tried to finish up her work. The coffee just wasn't doing enough. She went to the fridge to grab an energy drink." |
The bus took off slowly. The driver was very old. She wondered if they would make it on time. He took turns very slowly. He got there ten minutes late. |
"We loved to tease Will. He was a hunter, so we would joke by saying fire at will. We also liked to say where there's a Will, there's a way. He didn't find the jokes very funny. We kept making them anyway." |
"They decided to go out as a family. They went to the zoo, where they saw lots of animals. The red pandas were playing outside. They laughed at a little chimp eating corn. They had a good day together." |
"She felt like the freak in school. She was different, and she wanted out. She decided to skip class. After history, she walked home. She took the back way so she wouldn't be seen." |
He sat there angrily. He didn't want to talk to her. She asked him to please say something. He said this wasn't love. She burst into tears. |
The new tv was a smart unit. It had all the boy's favorite apps on it. He was excited to see netflix already there. He logged in almost immediately. He watched anime cartoons all afternoon. |
None of the knives were sharp enough. The ice cream cake was frozen solid. She found her old wedding spatula. She was able to get the pieces off with it. She washed it carefully afterwards. |
She didn't want to ride the bus. She was too late to walk home. She waited until he arrived. She boarded the bus. She sat in the very back. |
She watched him hurt himself helplessly. She begged him to stop but he wouldn't. She was beginning to fear for her own life. She didn't know what to do. She crept out of the room when he fell asleep. |
It was going to be one of those days. I could tell as soon as I woke up. I couldn't seem to catch anything. I sat in front of my computer feeling annoyed. I wanted to just give up. |
"I was unable to sleep that morning. I had to get out of bed numerous times through the night. Each time I awoke, I had to rush to the bathroom. I was very sick and getting sicker. I finally decided to go see a doctor." |
"The bear was sitting between two rocks. From that position, we couldn't locate him. We kept looking for him in the water. Finally the boy pointed out a large white lump. We realized the bear was in fact hiding." |
"He looked at her contemplatively. He asked her what the meaning of life was. She shrugged, not knowing how to answer. She told him that she hadn't figured it out yet either. She said she may never know." |
"He sat down with the book in hand. He opened it to page one. Looking up, he could see the child watching. She stared in awe at the colorful photos. She listened intently as he read about the great adventure." |
The road to recovery was long. He went an entire week without drinking. He wanted to cave so badly. She was firm and refused to buy any. He was angry but understood. |
"The lamp was old, obviously an antique. She was considering buying it. She picked it up and observed its roundness. She decided it would look perfect in her living room. When she got it home, her husband hated it." |
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