Chapter Eighteen

Chapter Eighteen: Getting Ready

The next day on November 26, the day before Thanksgiving, everyone was full of excitement. And Mama, Papa, and the older kids were all so busy.

The Ferrier’s had invited them over for Thanksgiving and Mama had to make a casserole and two pies, and all the older kids had to help her. On top of that there was breakfast and lunch. Mama had to wash dishes and cook like crazy. The older kids only had a little time to have fun outside that day.

Sarah made a card and a little present for Cecile. She always liked to make things like these for her cousins. This time, for Cecile, she sewed a little pouch and made a bracelet and put it in the pouch. Of course, Rosie found out she was making it and wanted to make one for Irene. And then Sarah had to help her through the whole thing.

After Sarah was finally finished she gazed at her hard work, and then went to talk to Evelyn about the baby and about Thanksgiving.

“I can’t wait until Thanksgiving! We can tell the Ferrier’s about the new baby!” Sarah thought out loud.

“Yes! We could! I can’t wait to see our cousins! It’s going to be so much fun!” cried Evelyn.

“It’s so busy today. We have to pack, Mama has to bake all day, and we have to figure out when we’re leaving tomorrow…..” Then both girls laughed together.

“Oh! And I can’t wait to sleep over!”

“Oh, yeah!” Just then, Mama called them to help her.

“We’re coming, Mama!” the girls called back, and quickly went inside.

“What do you need help with, Mama?” asked Sarah.

“I need you girls to keep these little ones away, please.” answered Mama, a little overwhelmed. Then Evelyn scooped up Joey in her arms and said, “Come on now.” and Sarah took Rosie by the hand.

“Do you want to go outside with us, guys?” Evelyn asked.

“Yeah!” Rosie and Joey cried. And they took them outside to ride horses.

“No, I don’t wanna ride horses!” cried Joey, throwing a fit.

“Shhh, okay, what do you want to do, then?” hushed Evelyn.

“I want berries.” He said, ruddily.

“Alright, Sarah can you take Rosie for a ride on a horse by yourself?” asked Evelyn. Then she nodded, and Evelyn took Joey to pick berries.

“Do you want to see how Rose is doing with her baby?” Sarah asked Rosie.

“Okay.” Rosie answered. Then the two walked into the barn.

“She’s still resting.” sighed Rosie, she was sad because Rose was her favorite horse they had.

“She is, but I know a way we can help her.” said Sarah, trying to cheer her up.

“You do?” she said, excitedly.

“Yes, we could feed her because we won’t be here to feed her tomorrow.”

“Yeah!” and they both went inside to get her water, carrots, and apples. They went inside and out without a word, and when they feed Rose she seemed very hungry, and the girls laughed. Soon Evelyn came back with Joey who was covered in berry juice and was holding a basket full of berries. And then all the girls had to all laugh again. Then they all went inside. There were two perfect fruit pies on the table for Thanksgiving. Apple pie and pumpkin pie. And they both smelled so delicious like cinnamon.

“Oh, those pies smell so delicious!” commented Evelyn.

“Thank you. I made a casserole over there, too.” said Mama with a smile.

“Oh, Mama they both look so good!” said Evelyn, “are you finally done with all the work?”

“Yes, thankfully I am.” said Mama, with a stressed smile.