"Just Another day
Mary Ann woke up in a good mood. Today was aspecial day for her. Usually on this day, she'd find acard next to her breakfast plate. There would be aballoon tied to her chair. Later, after dinner therewould be cake and presents from her family.
When Mary Ann went down to breakfast, all that wasnext to her plate was a napkin and silverware. Herchair looked the same as always. No one saidanything out of the ordinary.
At school, Mary Ann's teacher asked why she looked so sad. She said she didn't feel well, which was true in a way
At 3:00 Mary Ann walked slowly home from school. She paused at the door and sighed. When she steppedinside, her eyes lit up. The room was decorated top to bottom and filled with balloons.
"Surprise!" shouted her Mom, Dad, Grandma, and big brother. Even baby Emily made a happy sound."
What did Mary Ann NOT expect to have at breakfast?
