Jessica and her younger brother Danny sat on their living room couch watching TV. They were trying to think of a good way to surprise their mom for her birthday.
“We have to think of something. Mom’s birthday is tomorrow!” Jessica said.
“Maybe we could buy Mom those earrings she wanted at the store,” suggested Danny. “Or the necklace she liked.”
“We can’t afford the necklace or the earrings,” Jessica pointed out. “And we gave her jewelry last year.”.
“What about baking Mom a cake? She’ll never suspect that we’d do that.” Danny said.
Jessica liked that idea. “That’s a good idea! And we have cake mix in the cabinet, too!” she exclaimed.
The next day Jessica and Danny walked home from school as quickly as possible. .
“I’m happy we thought of something to do for Mom,” said Danny. “By the way, you know how to make a cake, right?”
“Of course I do,” answered Jessica. “As long as we have all the ingredients, it’s easy.”
“We have to hurry,” said Danny. “Mom’s going to come home from work soon.”
“You’re right. Go get out a pot and the cake mix.” demanded Jessica.
Danny looked a little annoyed, but he did what he was told.
Jessica glanced at the directions on the back of the package. She took out the vegetable oil and the measuring cup. Danny took the measuring cup and filled it with water.
“And the last ingredient is eggs,” said Jessica. “I’ll go get them.”
Jessica looked in the refrigerator.
“Danny, I don’t think we have any eggs in here!”
“Are you sure?” he answered. “You said we had everything we needed!”
“Wait, didn’t Mom make a cake for Grandpa for his anniversary last week?” remembered Jessica.
“Yeah, she did! Now what do we do?” asked Danny.
“I’ll call Grandma,” Jessica said. “She can help us.”
Jessica and Danny called their grandparents but there was no answer.
“The only one else to call is Aunt Emily.” said Danny.
Aunt Emily lived near them, and usually helped them with their problems.
“We can just walk to her house. It will take too long to call.” Jessica said as she walked out the door.
When arriving at Aunt Emily’s house, Jessica and Danny quickly explained the story about how they ran out of ingredients.
“Yes, I have eggs and I can help you,” Aunt Emily replied. “I’ll give you a ride home so it takes you quicker to finish the cake.”
When they arrived at their house Jessica and Danny were relieved when they didn’t see Mom’s car parked outside.
Aunt Emily gave Jessica the eggs.
“Thanks, Aunt Emily!” they replied in unison.
Aunt Emily drove away and Jessica and Danny ran inside. Danny cracked the eggs and stirred up the cake mix. Finally, they put the cake in the oven.
Suddenly, they heard the door open.
“I’m home!” Mom called. “Why is it so hot in here? Is something in the oven?”
After hesitating, Jessica and Danny quickly explained what had happened.
“Thank you for wanting to surprise me,” said Mom.
“It’s not really a surprise anymore,” Danny pointed out.
“But we still have the cake, and it will be done soon,” said Jessica.
Soon the cake was done, and Mom liked her cake even though it hadn’t been a surprise.
Hey Lauren!!!! I liked how you set up the storyline and how you made it to they Danny and Jessica had trouble making the cake and they needed help from their Aunt Emily.....Overall, it was a good story but maybe next time, you could've add more details...GREAT JOB STARGIRL!!!!
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