Mother's always knows whats best for there children. They can always predict the outcome before there children do anything. Dad's just go with the flow, they always say when the going gets ruff just say "Yes dear." Older brothers are more of the protectors of there younger siblings, but are the best complainers. Daughters are the ones that think they are right about everything, and love it when they go against there mothers wishes.
It was a hot day on the east side of Virgina, the high was 103 degrees. I can still remember my brother in his Michael Jordan jersey complaining to my mother " It's so hot why did we have to come here." My mother is a very wise woman when it comes to finding something fun to do. She looked at my brother and I with her big brown eyes, which meant don't complain, I have something fun for you two. The family got in our new gold van which had a big Colts sticker on the back bumper. While my father was driving my mother turned around and said "we are going to an amazement park." My brother and I looked at each other with our big grins and then our mom, we couldn't believe it our first roller coaster.
We got into the park, and then headed for this on amazing roller coast that goes up and down, it looked amazing. We waited in line for about an hour. I was very nervous, it felt like I had butterflies in my stomach. My mom gave me some spearmint gum to calm me down. She said " just remember to spit it out before you get on the ride," " OK mom" I said. We were at the front of the line and we were the next to go. I remember they kept having this Pepsi commercial showing while you were waiting in line, because this was the roller coaster they used for this commercial. It was our time to get on the ride, and forgot about spitting out my gum. I got into my seat and buckled up. My dad sat right next to me and, and my mother and brother sat across from us.When we took off I can honestly say I have never screamed that much in my whole life. It had to be one of the best experiences ever.
We got off the ride and were about to get into the line again, when my mother noticed something in my brothers hair. She looked at me and asked " Amanda did you spit out your gum before the ride?" " Umm no" We didn''t get back on that ride instead we got in our van and headed back to my hotel. My brother had to get all his hair cut off. I have learned never to chew gum right before going on a roller coaster.
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I love your story. It was very humorous. I have never chewed gum on a roller coaster that I can remember and I will never do it in the future. Is this what you are using for your memoir? I'm having troubles coming up with what to write about for that. It is so true how girls always think they are right all the time, but I have had that problem with the boys that I nanny for. They always think they know everything and that nothing will bad will happen to them. They also complain a lot too like you said the brothers always do. I agree that even if you think you are right, you should always go by what your mom says since she knows best.
ReplyDeleteWow I have never heard a story like this. It is very funny though, I bet your brother looked ridiculous after getting all of his hair cut off. I know how that feels though. My first rollercoaster was the Raven at Holiday world,it was pretty scary for my first time I just made sure to hold on really tight. Moms are usually always right even though we don't like to admit it. Teenagers are so stubborn too so it doesn't usually help. At least next time you will remember to spit out your gum!
ReplyDeleteHi Amanda,
ReplyDeleteThis is a funny story, and you have some super-specific details--terrific! I wonder about a deeper layer. Since you had fun at a fun park, that's sort of straightforward. I wonder what might be underneath, what the deeper significance this time with your family or the idea of a "roller coaster" has in your life. This is a good beginning free write, now try to craft it into a clever and meaningful narrative.
This is a very enjoyable story, I also love roller coasters too. The details from your post really make me feel as if I was there watching and listening to it all happening. One time, my sister put gum in my hair on "accident" on an airplane...ohhhh how that was an experience!
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