Exceptional It changes things from a number of perspectives... Quarantine Family Life by Y. M. Roger Surprise! 80 Words or Less writing prompt entry

After her teleconference, Cathy found their kitchen table covered in drawings and paper cuttings. In one chair, five-year-old Brittany sat coloring, a serious frown adorning her face.   “What’s up, Ladybug?”   “My hands are so-o-o-o busy, Momma!” Brittany kept coloring.   Cathy frowned. “O-O-Oka-a-ay…?”   Brittany looked up, wide-eyed. “Daddy said you sent him outside cuz he needed somethin’ else to keep his hands busy.”   Cathy fought the grin that threatened.   “It’s cold outside!” Brittany held up her masterpiece. “See, Momma? Bu-u-usy hands!”   Writing Prompt Write a complete story in 80 words or less. The theme is 'Surprise.' You may incorporate this theme into the story any way you wish, but it must somehow relate to the topic. Author Notes **Image from kids.lovetoknow.com/kids-activities/ [**By the way, they have some cool resource pages for parents and grandparents!!]

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