To Storybook Land
She tried to ask her grandparents to take her to Storybook Land, each time they passed by this tantalizing place each year on their way to the land of Atlantic City, where life on the boardwalk was peaches and cream. Her grandparents wrung their hands, helpless to grant their only granddaughter her wish. For they only had the girl for all of 1 or 2 weeks time before she was to be returned to the underworld. A side-trip to Storybook Land was out of the question. Driving was difficult for the aged grandparents, and only one trip could be taken each year.
Eventually, the girl escaped her wretched past and became a Duchess. She started a family of her own. With her wife, Queen Liz, and son, Prince Nate, they were a happy little trio. Then, one day, the little prince, was granted a school trip, to STORYBOOK LAND! Memories came flooding back. Lunches were packed and the trio set out for their adventure. Passing through the red gates and white door of the castle took on a mythic quality. Tears flowed from her eyes, and she was transported back to childhood. Mother Goose! Humpty Dumpty (who was getting a much needed face-painting); Moby Dick! The Old Woman who Lived in a Shoe house (it was true and it wasn't even Imelda Marcos!) Rides, animals, play areas and more. It was magical and timeless and wonderful. The spell set upon the Duchess by the Evil Witch was broken. And the family trio, Duchess Denine, Queen Liz and Prince Nathaniel all had a laughter-filled sunny day at Storybook Land. The End...
Very sweet story! Nothing beats doing the things you missed out on, as a kid, with your own kids! xob
ReplyDeleteIt is definitely one of the best things about choosing to have a child when you are ready and a bit older. I am re-living and experiencing things anew or for the 1st time with him. I know you know all about this!
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