Max冬冬

It's Easter morning. I bet the Esater Bunny has already come.

I'll quietly tiptoe downstairs... and find all the Easter goodies before anyone else wakes up.

But, as usual, my little sister is up before me.

I got a toy egg that you can look into, a wind-up bunny,

some candy chickens, a bunch of chocolate eggs, and millions of jelly beans.

The Easter Bunny gave my little sister the same things.

Dad says that's so we won't argue.

Mom says we can't eat any of it until after breakfast.

After breakfast, we have to get dressed for church.

Dad starts the car, and we all get in.

My little sister likes to get all dressed up, but I don't.

At church, I can't see anything because everyone is wearing funny hats.

After church, all the kids dye Easter eggs.

I think my eggs are the best.

While the eggs dry we have a big picnic lunch.

Then our parents hide the eggs in the field.

We are not supposed to peek.

Next, we all line up...

and run into the field to find the eggs.

Sometimes too many kids find the same egg.

Sometimes you walk right by an egg, and someone else finds it.

Sometimes the little kids don't find any, so you have to help them.

But by the time we go home, everyone has had a happy Easter.

When Mom and Dad go out, the babysitter comes.

My little sister cries, but I don't.

Mom says I'm the babysitter's big helper.

I take the babysitter's coat and hang it in the closet.

When it's time for supper, I show her where Mom keeps the pots and pans.

I eat everything she gives me, even if I don't like it.

I fill up the sink...

...and help her do the dishes.

Then we give my little sister a bath.

I keep her from crying.

I dry my little sister and help her put on her pajamas.

Then we put her to bed, just me and my babysitter.

Now the work is over and we can have some fun.

We make some popcorn.

We play checkers.

I'm nice to my babysitter. I let her win sometimes.

Then we watch a movie. I let her choose.

I go right to bed when my babysitter tells me to.

She reads me a bedtime story.

I am very good. I go right to sleep.

We have a good time, just me and my babysitter.

It's time for bed, little mouse, little mouse,

darkness is falling all over the house.

It's time for bed, little goose, little goose,

the stars are out and on the loose.

It's time for bed, little cat, little cat,

so snuggle in tight, that's right, like that.

It's time for bed, little calf, little calf,

what happened today that made you laugh?

It's time for bed, little foal, little foal,

I'll whisper a secret, but don't tell a soul.

It's time for bed, little fish, little fish,

so hold your breath and make a wish.

It's time for bed, little sheep, little sheep,

the whole wide world is going to sleep.

It's time to sleep, little bird, little bird,

so close your eyes, not another word.

It's time to sleep, little bee, little bee,

Yes, I love you and you love me.

It's time to sleep, little snake, little snake,

good gracious me, you're still awake!

It's time to sleep, little pup, little pup,

if you don't sleep soon, the sun will be up!

It's time to sleep little deer, little deer,

the very last kiss is almost here.

The stars on high are shining bright--sweet dreams, my darling, sleep well...

Good night!

Not so long ago, before she could even speak words,

Trixie went on an errand with her daddy...

Trixie and her went down the block,

through the park, past the school, and into the Laundromat.

Trixie helped her daddy put the laundry into the machine.

She even got to put the money into the machine.

Then they left.

But a block or so later...

Trixie realized something.

Trixie turned to her daddy and said, "Aggle flaggle kallable!"

"That's right," replied her daddy. "We're going home."

"AGGLE FLAGGLE KALLABLE!" said Trixie again.

"Blaggle plabble." "Wumpy flappy?!" "Snurp."

"Now, please don't get fussy," said her daddy.

Well, she had no choice...

Trixie bawled. "Waaaaa!"

She went boneless. She did everything she could to show how unhappy she was.

By the time they got home, her daddy was unhappy, too.

As soon as Trixie's mommy opened the door, she asked, "Where's Knuffle Bunny?"

The whole family ran down the block.

And they ran through the park.

They zoomed past the school,

and into the Laundromat.

Trixie's daddy looked for Knuffle Bunny. And looked... and looked... and looked...

But Knuffle Bunny was nowhere to be found...

So Trixie daddy decided to look harder.

Until...

"KNUFFLE BUNNY!!!" And those were the first words Trixie ever said.

Today I couldn't find my baseball mitt.

I looked into my tree house.

I looked under the back steps.

I asked Mom if she had seen it. She said I should try my room.

I never thought to look there. What a mess!

Mom said it was time to clean my room.

So I asked her to help.

She said, "You made the mess, so you can clean up the mess."

Dad was working in the yard. He said he was too busy to help me.

My little sister said, "No way!"

And the baby didn't understand.

I just did it myself.

First, I put a few things in the closet.

I put my clothes in the drawers.

I straightened up my games.

I shut the lid to my toy box and put away my books.

The rest of the mess could fit under my bed, so I put it there.

Then I made the bed. Won't Mom be pleased.

I thought I might wash the floor.

But Mom said, "NO!"

So I just vacuumed instead.

Everything was just about perfect.

Then I noticed that my pillow was missing.

I looked on the other side of my bed, and guess what I found?

My baseball mitt.

Sometimes I remember, and sometimes I just forgot.

This morning I remembered to brush my teeth, but I forgot to make my bed.

I put my dishes in the sink after breakfast, but I forgot to put the milk away.

I almost forgot to feed the puppy, but he reminded me.

I didn't forget to water the plants. They look fine to me.

I didn't forget to feed the goldfish. He just didn't look hungry. I'll do it now, Mom.

I got ready for school. I even got to the school bus on time.

But I forgot my lunch box.

Mom brought it to school for me. Thanks, Mom.

After school, I went outside to play in the rain.

I remembered to put on my rain slickers.

But I forgot my rubber boots.

When I came inside for a snack, I didn't forget to take my boots off.

I left them on because I was going right back outside.

I had cookies and milk.

I was just going to eat three cookies, but I forgot to count them.

I didn't forget to shut the refrigerator door, though.

I just wasn't finished eating yet.

When Dad came home from work, I was supposed to get his paper.

I didn't forget--the puppy got it first.

I know it's time for bed. I didn't forget.

Of course I'll remember to pick up my toys when I'm finished playing with them.

I took my bath and remembered to wash behind my ears.

I didn't use soap, but I didn't forget to. I just don't like soap.

I guess I did forget to pick up my toys.

Did I forget to turn off the tub, too?

But there is one thing I never forget.

I always remember to have Mom read me a bedtime story.

And I always remember to kiss her good night.

One day, I counted your fingers and kissed each one.

One day, the first snowflakes fell, and I held you up and watched them melt on your baby skin.

One day, we crossed the street, and you held my hand tight.

Then, you were my baby, and now you are my child.

Sometimes, when you sleep, I watch you dream, and I dream, too...

That someday you will dive into the cool, clear water of a lake.

Someday you will walk into a deep wood.

Someday your eyes will be filled with a joy so deep that they shine.

Someday you will run so fast and so far your heart will feel like fire.

Someday you will swing high so high, higher than you ever dared to swing.

Someday you will hear something so sad that you will fold up with sorrow.

Someday you will call a song to the wind, and the wind will carry your song away.

Someday I will stand on this porch and watch your arms waving to me until I no longer see you.

Someday you will look at this house and wonder how something that feels so big can look so small.

Someday you will feel a small weight against your strong back.

Someday I will watch you brushing your child's hair.

Someday, a long time from now, your own hair will glow silver in the sun.

And when that day comes, love, you will remember me.

I wanted to keep some frogs in the bathtub but Mom wouldn't let me.

I was so mad.

I wanted to play with my little sister's dollhouse but Dad wouldn't let me.

I was so mad.

I wanted to play hide-and-seek in the clean sheets but Grandma said, "No, you can't."

I was just so mad.

I wanted to water the garden but Grandpa said, "No, you can't."

So I decided to decorate the house but Grandpa said, "No, you can't do that either."

Was I ever mad.

Dad said, "Why don't you play in the sandbox?"

I didn't want to do that.

Mom said, "Why don't you play on the slide?"

I didn't want to that either.

I was too mad.

I wanted to practice my juggling show, instead.

But Mom said, "No, you can't."

I wanted to tickle the goldfish but Mom said, "Leave the goldfish alone."

"You won't let me do anything I want to do," I said. "I guess I'll run away."

That's how mad I was.

So I packed my wagon with my favorite toys.

And I packed a bag of cookies to eat on the way.

Then I walked out the front door.

But my friends were going to the park to play ball. "Can you come too?" they asked.

And Mom said I could.

I'll run away tomorrow if I'm still so mad.

Here, Biscuit!

Look what I have.

Woof, woof!

It's time to learn a new trick, Biscuit.

Woof, woof!

It's time to learn to fetch the ball. Ready?

Fetch the ball, Biscuit.

Woof, woof!

Silly puppy! Don't roll over now. Get the ball, Biscuit.

Fetch the ball, Biscuit.

Woof, woof!

Where are you going, Biscuit?

Woof!

Funny puppy! Fetch the ball, not your bone.

Let's try again. Fetch the ball, Biscuit!

Woof, woof!

Good puppy! You got the ball.

Woof!

Wait, biscuit.

Bring the ball back!

Woof, woof!

Let's try one more time. Fetch the ball, Biscuit!

Woof, woof!

Oh no! Not in the mud!

Stop, Biscuit! Don't fetch it now!

Woof!

Oh, Biscuit!

You did it! You learned a new trick!

Woof, woof!

If you take a mouse to the movies, he'll ask you for some popcorn.

When you give him the popcorn, he'll want to string it all together.

Then he'll want to hang it on a Christmas tree.

You'll have to buy him one.

On the way home, he'll see a snowman in your neighbor's yard.

He'll want to make one of his own.

Then he'll need a carrot for a nose.

When he's all finished, he'll decide to build a fort.

He'll ask you to help him.

Then he'll want to make some snowballs and have a snowball fight.

Playing outside will make him cold.

He'll want to go inside and curl up on the couch.

He'll ask you for a blanket.

Once he's nice and cozy, he'll want to listen to Christmas carols.

You'll have to find some on the radio.

He'll probably sing along.

The carols will remind him of his Christmas tree, so he'll want to make ornaments.

You'll get him some paper and glue.

He'll ask you for glitter.

When the ornaments are done, he'll hang them all up.

Then he'll stand back to look at the tree.

He'll notice his popcorn string is missing!

So he'll want to make another one.

He'll ask you for some popcorn.

And chances are, when you give him the popcorn, he'll want you to take him to the movies.