Once upon a time in the beautiful town of Sunnyside, there was a little girl named Lottie who loved her mom very much. Lottie’s mom was the most caring and loving mother anyone could ever ask for. She always knew just what to say to make Lottie feel better when she was sad, and she always had time to play with her after school.
One sunny spring morning, Lottie woke up and realized that Mother’s Day was just around the corner. She knew she wanted to do something special for her mom to show her just how much she loved her. So, Lottie thought and thought about what would make her mom’s day extra special.
Lottie remembered that her mom loved flowers, especially sunflowers. She also knew her mom’s favorite dessert was a delicious strawberry shortcake. That’s when the idea struck her – she would create a beautiful sunflower garden and bake a scrumptious strawberry shortcake for her mom!
The girl enlisted the help of her friends, Rosemary and Jack, to help her create the perfect surprise. They all agreed to meet at the park to discuss their plans. As they sat together, Lottie shared her ideas and together, they made a list of all the things they would need.
First, they needed sunflower seeds to plant the garden. Jack suggested they go to Mr. Green’s gardening store, where they could find the best sunflower seeds in town. Next, they needed ingredients to bake the strawberry shortcake. Rosemary remembered her mom had a delicious recipe that they could use.
The next day, the three friends met at Lottie’s house to start their Mother’s Day surprise. They went to Mr. Green’s store, picked out the sunflower seeds, and bought all the ingredients they needed for the strawberry shortcake.
The kids spent the afternoon planting sunflowers in a small patch of land behind Lottie’s house. They dug little holes, placed the seeds in them, and covered them up with soil. After they finished planting, they watered the seeds, hoping they would grow into beautiful sunflowers in time for Mother’s Day.
The day before Mother’s Day, the sunflower garden started to bloom. The friends were so excited to see the vibrant yellow flowers standing tall and proud. They knew her mom would love it! Now, it was time to bake the strawberry shortcake.
Rosemary brought her mom’s recipe, and together, they carefully mixed the ingredients. They baked the cake, and while it cooled, they prepared the fresh strawberries and whipped cream. They assembled the cake, making sure it looked just as good as it tasted.
On Mother’s Day, Lottie woke up early and tiptoed to the sunflower garden. She picked the most beautiful sunflower and gently placed it on the breakfast tray. She added the strawberry shortcake, a cup of her mother’s favorite tea, and a handmade card that read, “Happy Mother’s Day! I love you!”
The girl quietly carried the tray into her mom’s bedroom and gently woke her up. “Happy Mother’s Day, Mom!” she exclaimed as her mom opened her eyes.
Her mother was speechless when she saw the tray, the sunflower, and the delicious-looking strawberry shortcake. She hugged Lottie tightly and whispered, “Thank you, my dear. This is the best Mother’s Day surprise I’ve ever had.”
After breakfast, Lottie took her mom’s hand and led her to the backyard. When her mother saw the sunflower garden, her eyes filled with happy tears. She knew her little girl had worked so hard to make this Mother’s Day special. “Lottie, this is amazing! I have been so busy with work that I didn’t even notice the garden was blooming. You’ve done a great job! Sunflowers are my favorite flowers” she exclaimed.
And so, with a heart full of love and gratitude, mother and daughter spent the day together, surrounded by the beautiful sunflowers, enjoying every moment of their special Mother’s Day celebration.
Later in the afternoon, Rosemary and Jack came over to join them for a small picnic in the sunflower garden. They all laughed, played games, and shared stories about the fun they had while preparing the surprise. Lottie’s mother thanked the friends for helping make the day so special.
As the sun began to set, the sky turned into a beautiful array of orange and pink hues. The sunflower garden seemed to glow with a magical warmth. The friends and her mother sat down in the garden and enjoyed the delicious strawberry shortcake together, savoring every last bite.
Feeling grateful for the love and friendship that filled her heart, Lottie looked at her mom and said, “I hope every Mother’s Day is as wonderful as today.”
She hugged her daughter close and replied, “As long as we’re together, every Mother’s Day will be just as special.”
And from that day on, Lottie and her friends made it a tradition to celebrate Mother’s Day in their very own magical sunflower garden. Every year, they would come up with new surprises and adventures to make the day even more special for their beloved moms.
In the beautiful town of Sunnyside, the sunflowers continued to bloom, reminding everyone of the love and appreciation they had for their mothers. And so, Mother’s Day became a cherished celebration, filled with love, laughter, and heartwarming memories that would last a lifetime.
