A while ago, Eira had a project from school to write her own story with a little help from parents. At the end of the day, at bedtime, we got into talking about it and a little story was framed.
Then came along the StoryTeller’s Blog Hop and with a little hesitation, I participated in it to do something that I’ve never done before. Write something in fiction. So here I am, sharing that story with some tweaks to go along with the prompts but not losing the innocence that my 6-yr old has added to it.
It was just another day. Charlie was sleeping while her Dad came along to wake her up for school. With a kiss, he carried her to the bathroom. Charlie was a sweet girl. No fuss, no whining, she used to wake up every morning with a big smile for her Dad.
Dad had made her favourite sandwiches for breakfast. After all, it was Mom’s birthday. Charlie got ready, picked up her favourite picture of Mom from her dresser and took it downstairs at the breakfast table. She placed some lilies near the frame which she had bought last night just for Mom and sung happy birthday. Dad smiled and asked her to hurry up for school. Charlie enjoyed the sandwich and left for the school bus.
Charlie lost her Mom a year ago. Then being just a 5 year old it was difficult for her to understand what had gone wrong but her Dad made sure that he played the role of a mother and a father in the best way.
On the school bus, Lola had saved a seat for Charlie. She had some big news to share. “Charlie, come along, I can’t wait anymore!” Lola said. Then she whispered into Charlie’s ear, “I’m going to be a big sister soon.” Charlie was very happy for Lola but it reminded her of the conversations that she used to have with her Mom.
Charlie was a very loving girl. She loved little babies and unlike other kids, she had started to ask for a sibling at a very young age. A companion who will always be with her unlike Lola who goes home after school and comes on playdates only once in a week. But with Mom gone, she knew nobody else could bring her a baby. Her companion!
Dad stayed home from work that day. He wanted to make sure Charlie was not upset and also wanted to celebrate Mom’s birthday with her. After Charlie came back from school, they both had lunch together and discussed what they were going to do in the evening.
“How about a movie and dinner at your favourite pizza place Charlie?” he asked.
“Maybe we can order in and stay home Dad”.
“You never like to order in. What’s wrong darling?”
“Today Lola told me that she is going to have a baby sister or brother. I remember asking the same from Mom before she went away forever.”
Dad welled up!
” Don’t you and I have a deal of not to be upset over Mom, especially on her birthday? How about we go to city park today and I’ll ask Lola’s Dad to bring her too and you both can play. Then we can go for our pizza”.
Charlie smiled.
That evening Charlie and Lola played together and while heading towards home, they heard a sound. Dad made out that it was coming from behind a tree in the park. Walking closer, Charlie found a little pup wailing. She carried the pup in her arms and they waited around for the Mommy dog but she was nowhere to be found. The pup seemed very hungry so Charlie and her Dad brought it back home.
The little pup was very cute. It was white and furry like snow and had a big black patch on his eye.
“Dad can I call it Spot? It sure lookes like one”
Dad smiled. He liked the name too. Charlie bathed and fed milk to Spot. She took good care of it. Spot even went to bed with Charlie that night and she read it a bedtime story too.
Next morning, Charlie had forgotten all about school and Lola. She also forgot about city park and Mommy dog. All she wanted to do was play with Spot. Dad reminded her that Spot needs Mommy dog and that they had to go and look for her.
So they carried Spot back to the park hoping to find Mommy Dog. After long hours of waiting, they had no luck and with Spot being hungry again, Charlie’s Dad thought it was wise to bring it home again for some milk.
They visited the park in the evening again, and a dog came running towards them. Spot jumped out of Charlie’s hands to go to that dog. It was surely Spot’s Mom.
Mommy Dog looked very sick and pale. It seemed like she’d not had food for days. Looking at them, Charlie felt sad. How could she leave Spot behind knowing that he won’t be alright. She couldn’t resist and asked her Dad if they could take Spot and his Mommy home for food. Dad agreed.
They took them both home. Dad also made sure to take Mommy dog and Spot to a vet. Charlie’s world had turned around. She had someone who would eagerly wait for her after ahe came from school who would play with her and stay with her no matter what. A few days later, Mommy dog’s health also improved.
Dad wanted to make some permanent arrangements for both the dogs but Charlie didn’t want to lose them. Dad knew about her feelings and decided to adopt Spot and his Mommy.
It was the happiest day for Charlie and also for Spot and that was just the beginning…
This post is written for StorytellersBlogHop FEB 2021 by Ujjwal & MeenalSonal.
Such a sweet happy story. You had me with the cute puppy image. The entire story had such a positive feel to it. Loved it all the way.
Deepika Sharma
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Such a cute story. Even my daughter adds mom in every story.
Beautiful take on the prompt. Glad to have you.
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Thank you Ujjwal. Just tried something new. Glad to a part of this challenge 😊
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something different for sure! I liked the way you worked on the prompt in the story.
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Our previous did have the same endingm. Just had to add the words 😊
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Thats a cute and beautiful story. Yes, kids miss their mom’s presence on several occasions. Charlie seems a sweet girl. I am happy that she found her companion in the form of Spot.
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Thanks Alpana 😊
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Such a cute story 😊
This story would bring a smile on every reader’s face. Loved reading it.
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Such a cute story seems. indeed pets are best friends for kids and they help in develop a sense of empathy and care in kids. I really like all the characters in story. they were felt so real. my both girls love puppy so much and always asked for having them as a pet but I always no to them. after reading your story think to giving a second thought to my no.
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Thank you Surbhi! Pets indeed make great companion and I’ve experienced it with birds.
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Liked your take on the prompt. The dissolved innocence brings it nearer to reality.
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Aha! what a beautiful, emotional heart touching story of cute girl Charlie and her affection for puppy and mommy dog. At some places, when Charlie tells her dad about her conversation over a sibling with her mom, I swear it choked my throat; I must say you have brilliantly portrayed the emotions in your narration.
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Asking for a sibling was the bit that I have personally experienced with my daughter from a very young age. I added that to make the whole connection between the search of companion for Charlie
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Lovely story! Kids and dogs are both innocent! And I love the childish touch you gave to this.
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Thank you Sadvika! 😊
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Such a sweet story with a happy ending, rather a brand new beginning, Romila!
It’s tough to lose one’s mother at such a young age. Glad Spot & his mother will make Charlie’s life better. Pets are so lovable!
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Such a sweet story with a happy ending, rather a brand new beginning, Seema!
It’s tough to lose one’s mother at such a young age. Glad Spot & his mother will make Charlie’s life better. Pets are so lovable!
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Yes! It was a twist that I added to my daughter’s story. Was a bit emotional but that altogether gave the story a new angle and added more emotion
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Such a cute little story. Kids and dogs are always the best combinations, I could ever think of. Whenever my kid feels lonely, he plays with our dog.
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Super cute adorable story. I love the idea of incorporating a pet and child in your story. Very well done!
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This is lovely! I enjoyed reading this story, it shares lots of emotions, gives a positive message, and the way you have portrayed it adds a lot of value.
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A beautiful story indeed. A loss makes us realize others pain even more accurately, be it man or animal.
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Yes! Loss of a dear especially affects kids alot.
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Loosing someone is painful and I totally understand…such a beautiful story
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Thanks Ruchi
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The story is presented in such a cute way. It just made my day brighter and more positive.
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Thank u 😊
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Innocently weaved tales with a lesson on life make for the nicest reads. A very sweet story concocted by you and your daughter!
I’m curious to know why you chose to use the names of already existing popular kid’s characters- Charlie, Lola and Spot? Was that a request of your daughter?!
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Yes! Those were the names chosen by my daughter and after th story was made with the changes that I added, it just didn’t feel right to change names. Maybe I got connected 😊
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🙂
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this is such a cute story.. love the element of a pup and your daughter.. the emotions behind this story touched my chord..beautiful
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Thank you Sonam 😊
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Wow! This was such a beautiful story. I could feel every emotion that Charlie went through.
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Beautiful story! Iam a dog lover myself and i know that Charlie will be lavished with all the love she deserves. Sometimes happiness comes in different forms, sizes & shapes.
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Dats so true! Happiness and love does come in different forms
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I love it, such a sweet and positive story of Spot & Charlie. Pets can change your life for good, i know this relationship up, close and personal. Glad Charlie got a partner.
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Thank you Dipika. It did feel good to write such a touching story and now we are attached to it
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This is a very poignant and touching story. Like the fact that your words give expression to the emotions of the mute animals.
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That’s so sweet! Thank you
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I absolutely loved this beautiful story weaved by Eira and you. It is such a pleasure to read stories about children and their love for pets.
Kudos to you Seema for attempting this genre. You have nailed it indeed.
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Thank you Amritha 😊
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Seema, must say you have done a brilliant job in your first piece of fiction. And the cute story has a message for all of us.
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That feels wonderful coming from you. Thank you 😊
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Such a cute and heartwarming story. It just brightens my weekend a little more.
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Aww such a cute story. I am so glad that the momma dog got better and both of them were adopted. Lovely story.
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I loved the puppy picture first of all. And the story was really cute. I loved the ending part where both were adopted!
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This is so pure and beautiful written.. love the touch of kid with the pup… and the both arecso innocent
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Wonderful read. Pets are inevitable part and really make a fantastic companion.
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That puppy looks so innocent. Just see the eyes. Liked the story and the affection.
Well expressed and written.
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This story was cute, sweet and innocent but surely a very well written work 👏👏👏😊😊😊😊💫💫💫
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I loved your story. Being a dog lover, I look forward to reading such stories. I have a 10-year-old Pekingese dog called Golu. I had a Shih-tzu too but we lost her last year.
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Oh! Pets are the sweetest companions Rahul. Sorry for your loss.
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Eira and you have woven a wonderful story and its indeed a very interesting read. Pet make the best friend and a perfect company that one desires. I’m glad Charlie found her Spot.
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Such a sweet, poignant and thoughtful story. Liked the happy and hopeful ending.
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O I love happy endings, they are like sweet treats that leave you mesmerized in the end. This puppy love story brought me joy and cheer!! Well written 😊
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Such a heartwarming story this is. Did Eira write/imagine it? I loved how Charlie easily replaced her sadness with hope and love with Spot’s presence. She now has a friend and sibling too.
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Me and Eira did make a base story for her school and then I added in some changes for the Storybloghop
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It’s such a heart warming story.Pets are amazing to have around.
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Pets are a great stress buster and loved your take on the prompt
#storytellersbloghop
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Sometimes, cute pets become the best companion for our children. Very well crafted story.
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Thank you Geethica
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What a beautiful story… I enjoyed reading Charlie and Spots story…
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Pets do fill a void in our heart. They are just like kids. So glad Charlie got them. Very well written.
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Very nicely written post. Spot left a smiling spot throughout my reading time . Sometimes pets understand us better and I loved reading it.
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Such a cute little story! It is filled with love and innocence. True children need tender care, and the dad understands this.
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That is such a sweet & simple story. I loved the way you have went ahead and put across to the reader such a beautiful story of Charlie & Spot.
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OMG! This is so adorable…
Lots of love to you dear Eira for such a beautiful writing…
Regards
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Sweet story of Charlie and Spot. Would love to read more about their adventures/experiences. Glad to connect through this unique blog hop.
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