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THE BIRTHDAY TRAMPOLINE

A BIG SURPRISE FOR A LITTLE GIRL

By Alvin Rivera Published 2 years ago 3 min read
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Grandpa Al wanted to surprise Lil Kimberly for her birthday, which was in a couple of weeks. Grandpa Al thought, what shall I get her? Should I get her a bicycle? But she already has one. Should I get her a tablet? But Lil Kimberly already has one. Should I get her a scooter? But she already has one too. What shall I do, thought Grandpa Al? This was on Grandpa Al’s mind so much he could not sleep at night.

That night Grandpa Al laid awake tossing and turning not being able to sleep. He was still thinking about what to buy her for her birthday. Then an idea popped into his head, a trampoline! I will buy her a trampoline! Lil Kimberly has so much energy; she will get plenty of exercise jumping up and down. "That is what I am going to do," said Grandpa Al. Now with that idea of a trampoline Grandpa Al was able to fall asleep

The next morning Grandpa Al woke up and started looking on his computer for a trampoline. He spent numerous hours on the computer checking different websites looking for the perfect trampoline for Lil Kimberly. The trampoline had to be exactly right, not too big and not too small, had to have a ladder to get in and safety netting so she would not fall and get hurt. Finally, Grandpa Al found the perfect one and placed the order. Grandpa Al was worried that because of having it shipped from across the country it might not arrive in time for her birthday.

Grandpa Al was so worried that he checked every day for the trampoline delivery. When it did not arrive Grandpa Al became even more nervous. Finally, the UPS truck pulled up in front of the house. The trampoline had finally arrived a day before her birthday. Grandpa Al had to hurry and assemble the trampoline while Lil Kimberly was in school. It was going to be a big surprise, so everyone needed to keep it a secret, so Lil Kimberly would not see it. So, Grandpa Al took all the pieces outside and started assembling the trampoline. It was a sweltering day, and Grandpa Al beginning to sweat as he joined the parts of the trampoline together. At last, it was assembled, and Grandpa Al was soaking wet from sweating in the hot sun.

Grandpa Al had to keep Lil Kimberly from going in the back yard. He had to keep her busy inside the house so she would not see the trampoline. Lil Kimberly played with her dolls until she went to sleep. Grandpa Al snuck outside and decorated the trampoline with balloons and a big Happy Birthday sign.

The next day Lil Kimberly woke up, and she said, "today is my birthday." She was so excited and wondered what she would get for her birthday. She got presents from her mother, grandmother, her aunt, an uncle, then she realized her Grandpa did not get her anything, and she felt sad. Lil Kimberly went to Grandpa and asked him if he forgot her birthday. Grandpa Al said, today is your birthday Lil Kimberly? "Did you forget Grandpa?" Grandpa started to smile and spoke. "I would never forget your birthday, Kimberly." "Look out the back window," Grandpa said. Lil Kimberly yelled, "A trampoline, you got me a trampoline." she gave Grandpa a big hug and ran outside.

Lil Kimberly was so happy jumping up and down, and she thanked everyone for all the presents. The whole family went inside to sing, "Happy Birthday," and have "cake and ice cream for all."

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Alvin Rivera

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