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Eight Person Car Ride by Natalie Bachrach

“Move over! I want to see the water,” moaned Layla.

We haven't seen Grandma Belle for two years. She is my favorite grandma in the whole entire world! She smells like soap, she’s as nice as a teddy bear, and the best thing about Grandma Belle she lives on the beach, her back yard is literally the beach!

“ Layla calm down, I’m just looking for a second,” I murmured.

But the worst part is the ride. To my left I have my younger sister Layla, and in front of me there is my Mom, Dad and four year-old sister, Annabel. In the back there is my younger brother Johnny, and my mean Grandma Roberta who is way over protective.

“My turn, my turn!”

“Okay, okay.”

Sometimes I just wish I was an only child, with the exception of Jeffrey my dog, of course.

“We're almost there kids!” Dad exclaimed to the whole car. “All right!” said Johnny enthusiastically.

“ I cant wait until we can go on the beach and go kayaking, and eat churros!” Layla said excitedly. Unfortunately none of this happened because it rained and rained. And on top of that Grandma Belle was feeling ill.

I thought the ride home would be better, but boy, was I wrong! First Jeffrey threw up because of something he ate. Grandma Roberta got claustrophobic, so she went all crazy for about an hour. And by that time I was just going to start a conversation with Dad.

“ Dad, can we come back next weekend to see Grandma Belle?” I pleaded.

“ Yeah, please, Dad please!?” Johnny nagged.

“If that gets you kids to shut up, sure.” Dad agreed.

“ I’m not going.” Grandma Roberta scowled.

“Next time I’m checking the weather and calling Grandma Belle twenty minutes before we arrive.” I declared.

“Ok, sweetheart.” Momma stated, with a piece of gum in her mouth.

I sat back in my seat and I realized that it was awfully quiet. Layla was sleeping and Jeffrey’s head was on her lap.

“Finally some peace and quiet around here,” I whispered.

The ride home was peaceful and calming until Annabel pooped in her pants.

Sigh. Story of my life.


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