An antique typewriter Each week, Denise at Girlie on the Edge blog posts a prompt word and invites bloggers to come up with a Six Sentence Story. It's a fun challenge for writers, and a delight for readers. Go over to her blog to read what others have written, and feel free to post your own story, too! This week's prompt: twist. ********************************* The kids who moved in next door were big kids--much older than her 3-year-old self--but they might be fun to play with, and as they were coming towards her, the idea of them being new friends seemed at least possible. She was rather shy, but she understood the basics of making friends, so when those neighbors crowded all around her and asked her what her name was, she didn't hesitate to answer. She thought she had spoken loudly enough, but apparently her shyness got the best of her, because they didn't seem to have heard her. "Twisty?" they asked, and recognizing she needed to be even louder, she ...
Thanks to John, who always surprises me, and for my kids, who follow his lead. The whistled "happy birthday" refrain coming from the kitchen, along with the wafts of cinnamon French toast, make me smile.
Very Happy Birthday Kristi! What a sweet surprise from your family. Hope you have a wonderful day and year to come.
ReplyDeleteMay your special day be filled with wonderful surprises!
ReplyDeleteHappy, happy birthday! What a wonderful way to start such a special day.
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday! I hope you get to do all the things you love today!
ReplyDeleteHappy birthday!
ReplyDeleteI'm so sorry I just now see that your birthday was yesterday!! Well, a bit late but nonetheless sincerly meant; Happy Birthday and hope you had a nice day with all your loved ones. And may you do so for many, many years to come.
ReplyDeleteHug, Bianca