Joy
At 1:00, our whole class took a break from exploring the Science Institute and gathered together in the cafeteria for lunch. Everyone went to sit with their friends, so Alex and I were left sitting with Mommy and Mr. Falcon.
“Sit there,” I hissed to Alex, and pointed to the seat to the left of me. That only left one seat open for Mommy, the one right across from Mr. Falcon.
Alex put his food tray down and sat down. “Did you see?” He whispered to me as he unwrapped his chicken sandwich. “Your mom sat on my Dad’s lap during the lightning show.”
I grinned at him. “I saw!” We didn’t even plan that! I forgot that Mommy was totally terrified of thunderstorms and lightning. Whenever there was a storm at home, she always made me sit with her, and she hugged me extra hard when there were
