Personal Narrative: The Kite Game

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Julia knew that Mom has never missed one of her lacrosse games or one of Jordan’s soccer games. The same could not be said about dad. Most of her memories were of seeing her mom in the bleachers wearing those fundraiser buttons with Julia picture on it, she has the same of Jordan for his soccer games. However he hates it when she turns into a side line cheerleader. “Julia, do you ever think that she gets tired of coming to all of your games?” says Jordan. “No I know that Mom enjoys going to my lacrosse games way more than your boring soccer games.” retorted Julia. “What makes you think that? And soccer is not boring!” said Jordan. “Whatever we don't have time for this, dad is coming back from his trip today.” As Julia and Jordan drove …show more content…
Maybe the neighbors have people over from Oregon.” “I guess so, but it looks like there is a guy just sitting in the drivers seat.” “Well I doubt that it is something that we need to worry about. Lets go in side and tell mom your good news. Today is an even better day for dad to come home don't you think?” As the two carried their school bags and their equipment bags into the garage they were greeted by there mom. “Hey mom, Julia’s got a big surprise for you. Do you want to wait till dad gets home to hear it?” asked Jordan. “Yeah honey I can wait for your father to be here. Why don't you guys go get cleaned up and start on your school work. I will be starting supper in half in hour.” said (question) “Okay Mom, what are we going to have for supper?” asked …show more content…
Both of you make sure you take off your dirty cleats before going in the house.” Said (question) The three of them went in to house, Julia and Jordan start run to see how can get to the shower first. “You showered first last time!” yelled Jordan “Well maybe if you were a faster runner you would have beaten me. Don’t worry I won’t take that long of a shower. I really just need to get cleaned up, you know how angry dad gets if I don't look like daddy’s little angel.” said Julia. “I understand J, sometimes I think I condition not for soccer but to beat you to the shower.” Jordan joked As the two kids finished getting cleaned up they stared their homework, soon their mom called for them to eat

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