It's that time of year -- Susanna Leonard Hill's Valentiney writing contest. This year, writers are to compose a Valentine's story for children that includes the feeling of worry. Stories must not be longer than 214 words.
In my piece, Bink and Babs have returned, trying to get to Granny's house on time for their Valentine's Day party with their not so perfect Valentine's creations.
Not So Perfect Valentines
By Rebekah Hoeft
214 words
Bink bounced on Babs’s bed.
“Babs! Wake up, Babs! It’s Valentine’s Day! Let’s gooooo!”
Squeezing her eyes shut tighter, Babs yawned. “Too early, Bink. Granny’s not expecting us yet.”
“But we have so much to do. Paper chains. Snowflakes with heart cutouts. Glittering Granny’s card. How will we get it done if we don’t start now? Like, now now?!”
Bink handed her sister scissors and paper. Bleary-eyed, Babs began snipping. Bink glittered the card and glued strips of pink paper together.
When they finished, Babs got ready. Bink paced nervously.
“Bink, what’s got you worried?”
Bink sighed. “The chain’s too short, the glitter is globby–
“–and my snowflake hearts are lopsided.” Babs interrupted.
“It’s not perfect. I wanted Granny to see how much we love her.”
Babs hugged Bink. “Granny loves us. We don’t need to be perfect. Let’s goooooo!”
Bink smiled sadly. They scampered over the river and through the woods to where Granny lived.
Granny was asleep, covered in glitter and paper scraps.
“Granny! Are you okay?”
Granny squeaked. “Oh dear, you’re here! I got up early to finish your cards and must have needed a nap. Bother! I wanted your valentines to be perfect but they’re not done. I’m sorry.” Bink smiled. ”Who needs perfect? We love you! Happy Valentine’s Day!”
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