The President's Plate
Joyce’s family was gathered around the table to celebrate her special day. Today, Joyce has turned five years old. After summer, she will go to school with the big kids.
“Happy Birthday to you! Happy Birthday, dear Joyce!”The family sings loudly and off-key.
“Sto Lat!” Busia sings. Busia is Joyce’s grandmother.
Busia cuts the cake. She puts a piece of cake and a scoop of ice cream on each plate. “The president’s plate goes to Joyce. Happy Birthday, sweetie, may you live 100 years.”
The president’s plate is very elegant. It has gold trimming around the edges. Busia had a lot of nice plates, but this one was definitely the most appropriate for a president.
“Busia, why is it called the president's plate?”
“I’d love
Joyce’s family was gathered around the table to celebrate her special day. Today, Joyce has turned five years old. After summer, she will go to school with the big kids.
“Happy Birthday to you! Happy Birthday, dear Joyce!”The family sings loudly and off-key.
“Sto Lat!” Busia sings. Busia is Joyce’s grandmother.
Busia cuts the cake. She puts a piece of cake and a scoop of ice cream on each plate. “The president’s plate goes to Joyce. Happy Birthday, sweetie, may you live 100 years.”
The president’s plate is very elegant. It has gold trimming around the edges. Busia had a lot of nice plates, but this one was definitely the most appropriate for a president.
“Busia, why is it called the president's plate?”
“I’d love