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Christmas Morning: A Fictional Narrative

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Christmas Morning Extravaganza
“We’re almost ready for you!” My mom yelled out from the living room, as my siblings and cousin waited anxiously to dash out of the hallway. The hallway felt tiny, cluttered, and dull, with nothing in it except us.
“Okay! Hurry up please! We’ve begged to race out there all morning!” Allie, my younger sister, squealed.
“I’m so excited, Ella! I wonder what’s out there from Santa!” Jay sputtered with a huge smile.
“I want a train, Ella!” Jack whispered while I clutched onto him.
“Okay kids, you can come out now!” Dad, Mom, Aunt Julie, Uncle John, and Nana yell out, almost at the same time, but not quite. Earlier that morning, at 6:15, Allie and I layed in our beds in our tiny, cluttered, and messy bedroom. …show more content…

Merry Christmas!”
“Hi Ella! Merry Christmas!” Jack exclaimed with a grin. He gave me a huge hug and I let Allie embrace him. Allie greeted Jack with a smile and put him down so he could roam around in the hallway.
Then, Jack asked, “Why isn’t Grandmama here? What about Pop?” Allie and I felt obligated to explain to Jack that he would not see our grandparents this Christmas for the reason that they traveled to Texas, but he seemed terribly upset. Jay talked to my uncle about the mountain bike he wanted, and other than that, everyone portrayed a joyous mood. I picked up Jack again so that he wouldn’t run out into the living room, where his parents and presents were. Allie and Jay stood at the edge of the hallway, attempting to peek at their presents in the living room. *They already completely forgot about my grandparents, but I still wished that they stayed home with us for Christmas. I heard my mom’s camera clicking as she photographed in the living room. The living room had been the biggest room in my house, but it felt different since all of the furniture had been moved against the walls, the presents piled up in the middle. Jack squabbled as he wanted to sprint out to his parents and

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