We hop out of the car, ready to stretch our legs in Grandma's driveway.
"Sally, I need you to take good care of Grandma and Lizzy for me ok? Grandma is getting old and she won't live forever so savour every moment you have with her." Mom says softly, so that little Lizzy doesn't get worried. "And if Lizzy gets homesick, pretend to be me and hold her. Make sure everything is alright, all though that stubborn little girl will not get homesick I can almost guarantee."
She laughs and I laugh with her. Lizzy is doing cartwheels in the yard, then falls over from dizziness. Me and mom exchange a glance laugh again.
"I will mom. Don't worry." I reply.
She smiles at me, and I hug her tight. She then walks over to Lizzy, and helps her up.
"Mom, I'm dizzy!" She says.
"Lizzy, be a good good girl for your sister ok?"
"Ok mom. I love you!"
They hug and then a pleasant voice greets us from behind.
"Lizzy? Sally? Is that you?" Grandma squints into the sun, trying to make out our silhouettes.
"Grandma!" Lizzy and I cry.
She gives us a big hug then says,"There is sweet tea in the kitchen! Go on and get yourself a nice big cup of it. I added extra sugar just for you."
She winks at Lizzy and me, and I know the tea has a lot more sugar than the recipe calls for.
This is going to be the BEST. SUMMER. EVER.
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Sally by the Sea
General FictionSally has always felt connected with the ocean. All her problems disappear, and her life seems brighter. It's her cure for any trouble she has, big or small. But as way bigger problems come her way, will the ocean and her favourite dolphin, Sasha, b...
