My Oma and Opa Love Me

 

By:

Lorenzo Dion Lee and Linda Fakundiny-Lee

© 2018

 

 

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Today I got good news about my Oma and Opa,

but I don’t know what it is.

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I already know I'm going to visit with them,

so it’s not that.

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People can always tell I'm waiting for them because, 

I can’t stop smiling.

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When people ask why am I so happy, I just say,

Because My Oma and Opa Love Me.

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“What's a Oma and Opa?” They ask.

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Oma and Opa means Grandparents. Some go by different names. 

Like,

 

Abeula and Abeulo, Bibi and Babu, or Nai-Nai and

Ye-Ye.

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Oma and Opa always say

“Everybody’s different. That’s what really makes the world Great!”

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Even a baby-bird can understand that.

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I know some kids live with their Grandparents.

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When I’m waiting for them, I wish I did too.

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They gave me a gift to keep me company.

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I named him Toby.

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Oma and Opa thought,

Tobi would make a good playmate.

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I like watching Toby chase squirrels, and he likes napping!

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Mom said, “enjoy a sunset”, while you wait.

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Dad said, “Read a book. Play a game. Eat a healthy snack”,

I took Mom and Dad’s advice, but I had some of my own.

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As I was counting the stars, Toby gave me a great idea!

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Nap time!

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That’s a great idea Toby! If I nap, I can dream, dream, dream!

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When I dream I'm with Oma and Opa...

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No silly “BUZZZZZ, from my alarm clock to wake me in the morning!

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Just the smell of Oma making a healthy German breakfast!

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The sounds of Opa is getting our tools ready for the day.

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Because, Opa and I will be busy with chores.

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AHHHH...I still dream of smelling fresh rolls with marmalade, eggs, cold meats, such as ham and salami and

various cheeses.

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And a nice Strong cup of coffee to wash it down.

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“Stop! Oma said, loudly!

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[“Stop! No coffee for you till you're older! That's in Englisch"]

 "Kein Kaffee für Sie bis Du älter bist!”

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Okay, okay Oma. Just kidding Oma, no coffee till I’m older.

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After Oma talks to me,

loudly, she always wants, YUCK...a smooch!

 

She says it calms her down!

 

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I dream Oma asks, “Will you help pull weeds in the garden?” 

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I say... You Bet!

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Instead of pulling weeds,

Opa and I pull worms!

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We hope to surprise Oma with fresh Fish for lunch.

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Opa told Toby to stop playing with the Little Gray Mouse,

that lives at the dock and, “Jump in the boat! Let’s Fish!”

(The Mouse says Bye)

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Just then...

I got one! I think, I CAUGHT...

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A Fish?

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What is, that Opa?

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“Whoa! Sure, hope it’s not Oma’s lunch!”

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“Talk about putting your foot in your mouth”

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It was hard to stop laughing, but when we did, 

we named it “Shoe fish”! and set it free!

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In my dreams Oma says, “It’s a beautiful day”,

“Let’s hike to the mountains for a nice quiet lunch.”

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Toby loves Oma. He still wants her to have Fresh Fish! Splash, Splash!

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Oh No Tobi! We have Hot Dogs for lunch!  

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Finally, my Mom woke me. Toby wasn't very happy either!

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“Wake up sleepy head!”

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I looked around and all I saw was Toby with his hands on his hips.

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Toby and I wondered why Mom woke us from dreaming?

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Bark!  “I just heard a car in our driveway. Guess who’s here?” Mom asked.

Toby didn't know, but I Do!

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Oma and Opa have finally come for me!

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I'm so glad I packed my bags last night!

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Just go to my room, grab my bags and...

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HAY! What happened my clothes were, all packed!

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Oh No! Silly TOBY! You? Aww, you took everything out I packed!

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I'm not leaving you here with Mom and Dad again!

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Oma and Opa said you’re coming too.

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Now, bring back everything you took out of OUR bags!

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So, we can go! OUR Oma and Opa are here!

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“Are you ready for your good news”, Oma asked me.

 

You and Opa are my “Good News” I said. So, what else can it be?

 

And, Toby is happy because he gets to come with us!

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NOTHING, could beat all of that!

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Boy...was I wrong!

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“You and Toby,

Are Spending,

Your Whole Summer at Oma and Opa’s House!”

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Tobi and I say “see ya’ later” to everybody!

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We’re spending the whole summer with

My Oma and Opa!

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I would have been happy with just one day.

But Grandparents are full of Surprises!

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You see, all kids have an Oma and Opa.

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No matter what you call yours, your Grandparent’s love you too!

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But don’t take my word for it. I'm just a kid.

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My Oma and Opa love me! If you're all wondering how I know,

It’s because My Oma and Opa told me so.

 

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SEE YA!