Gloria is spending time at my house until she 'heads to Maine' for her annual summer retreat.
"Jennie, can Oscar come. too? He really wants to spend the summer with me."
"Of course he can, Gloria."
The first day was a day of rest, on the couch.
"Jennie, I see flowers outside. Do you have a garden? I love flowers."
"I do! Let's go play outside and check out the garden."
"I love being outside here."
"Thank you, Gloria. I'm glad."
"Jennie, wait. Look at Oscar inside. He's jumping up and down."
"Let's go see what he wants."
"Oscar, what has you so excited? Oh, you see the pool. Yes, I understand now. You want to go swimming. Okay, let's go! Gloria, do you want to come, too? No? What's the matter? Oh, you don't know how to swim. Well, Oscar certainly does. Don't worry, Gloria."
Gloria much preferred lounging by the pool.
On the other hand, Oscar couldn't wait to go swimming.
Well, look who reappeared from last year - Julia the tiny frog.
"Jennie, what's that?"
"It's Julia, Oscar. She's harmless. She just wants to hang out here."
"Okay. Good to know. So, where is Gloria? Oh, I see her lounging. Gloria, come on in for a swim! What? You're scared? Jennie, can you teach Gloria how to swim?"
"I'm on it, Oscar. Gloria, we'll use the raft. Come on in."
"See, I told you this would be fun! Where did Oscar go? He isn't swimming in the pool. Oh, no, the gate is open. We'd better go and find him."
"Oscar, there you are! You watched Steve mow the lawn yesterday, didn't you? Did he tell you you could drive the tractor? Steve, what were you thinking? Okay... as long as you're there to help him drive. I must be crazy allowing you two to go off and play on the tractor."
"Okay everyone, it's time to head back inside. It's getting dark. Yes, you can sit on the porch and watch the sun set. Isn't it lovely?"
"Who wants a bedtime story?"
"Me! Me! Don't forget to recite Goodnight Moon. Can you do it the silly way?"
"Sure."
Now it's time for a bedtime story. Sweet dreams.
Jennie
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