Madison, the Best!

      Madison has had a tough week so Mimi wrote a story about a favorite granddaughter.


    Madison spent the night with Mimi and Poppy. Madison helped feed the dogs, Josie and Felix, and the cats, Alley and Vince. Madison really liked petting Alley because Alley used to be Madison's mom's cat. Alley is old now and grumpy so Madison petted Alley so easy. Alley purred, "you're the best, Madison."


  Madison got ready for bed, but was not too sleepy so decided to watch TV with Poppy. Madison started to get a little sleepy and her eyes began to close. Madison jerked her eyes open because she knew she needed two more things before going to bed. Madison jumped up and said, "Poppy, let's have a cereal bowl because I am hungry." Poppy was glad to have an excuse to eat a bowl of cereal before bedtime. Poppy and Madison each had a bowl of cereal. Poppy said, "You're the best first granddaughter Madison."


   Madison went upstairs and asked Mimi to rub her back. Mimi rubbed Madison's back while Madison sucked her thumb and twirled her hair as she fell asleep. Mimi leaned over and kissed Madison on the forehead and whispered, "You're the best Madison."


   The next morning Madison woke up Mimi and Poppy by jumping on their bed and saying "I'm hungry." Everyone went downstairs for breakfast then Madison played while everyone got ready for church. Madison helped feed the animals then cleaned up her toys so she could earn a dollar. Madison came upstairs to take her shower and get ready for church. Madison looked so pretty when she was all dressed. Madison twirled around in her dress while Mimi and Poppy said, "You're so pretty Madison."


   Madison kept Mimi, Poppy, Charlotte and Carrie entertained as they went to church. Madison sang along to her favorite Adele songs: Rumor Has It, Someone Like You, and Rolling in the Deep. Everyone was soon at church and Madison went to help Ms. Maricella in the nursery. Madison helped put out the toys, played with the other children, served snacks, and helped clean up when it was time to leave. Ms. Maricela told Madison to, "Please come back next week Madison. You are a big help, you're the best."


   Everyone went to have lunch at Wild Wing Cafe. Madison ate all the peppers and a lot of chips. Madison colored with Carrie while Charlotte played on her Nook. Soon the chicken wings were on the table and everyone was reaching for their favorite flavors. Madison told the waitress that she had on a pretty dress. The waitress said "Oh thank you, what a sweet little girl."


  Madison wanted to play outside so we went to the park at the Mt. Pleasant Bridge. Madison was the monkey bar queen. Other children watched the monkey bar queen and said "you're the best at monkey bars." Madison played some more then took a walk to the edge of the pier with everyone. Madison sang some songs on a little stage while Mimi made a movie of Maddie singing. Pretty soon Madison was sleepy and sat down on a bench with Carrie. Carrie patted Madison's hair and said " you're such a good niece, Madison, and I am lucky to be your Aunt Carrie."


   Everyone got back in the car and Poppy drove to the Yobe yogurt shop. Aunt Charlotte said, "You're the best Madison, because Mom and Dad will not come here when it is just me. I am lucky to get this treat because of you." Madison said, "Yes, Charlotte,you are lucky to be my Aunt Charlotte."


   Poppy drove everyone to Madison's house, but stopped to get a Wendy's Frosty for Jack. Madison hopped out of the car and gave the Frosty to Jack since Jack did not spend the night with Mimi and Poppy. Jack said, "You're the best, Madison, thank you for the Frosty." Daddy and Mommy gave Maddie a hug and said, "We are glad to see you baby girl." Maddie went upstairs to put away her clothes then came back downstairs to to hug Mimi, Poppy, Charlotte, and Carrie good-bye. Everyone hugged and said "see you soon."


   Poppy drove Carrie to her house. Uncle Wesley was just getting up since he worked all night in the Air Force. Uncle Wesley rubbed his eyes and said "Where's Madison?" Poppy said "we took Maddie home first today." Uncle Wesley said "Oh, I miss my lovely niece, Madison's the best." Poppy said "We will take Maddie home last next time so you can visit." Uncle Wesley was happy.

  
    Soon Mimi and Poppy were home with Charlotte. Charlotte watched TV before bedtime then came upstairs to say goodnight. Charlotte said "I miss Madison, it is quiet when she and Jack are not here, but at least they are not getting into my stuff!"


   The angels circled Madison and Jack's beds that night. The angels prayed for Madison and Jack and painted them with love. "You're the best, " sang the angels, "God loves you so much."


 "Jesus loves the little children, all the children of the world,
  red and yellow, black and white, they are precious in his sight.
  Jesus loves the little children, all the children of the world.

  Everything is beautiful, in it's own way.
  Like a starry summer night, or a snow covered winter's day.
  Everybody's beautiful in their own way
  Under God's heaven, the world's going to find a way..."
                                                       - Ray Stevens, sort of