The Vibes Are Off

I just entered a delightful writing contest for PB authors called #KidLitVibes. You spin a digital wheel and it lands on a “vibe” you’re tasked with capturing in 125 words or less. 

So I spun the Wheel of Feels, ended up with CRANKY and then effortlessly captured that vibe in my first draft because that’s how I felt about getting that word, haha. But once I got that out of my system I had a blast writing this little story and I’m SO grateful for landing a word I never would have chosen on my own. Thanks for this super fun challenge, #FrenzyFriends! 

The Vibes Are Off

I’ve tried snacks. A silly dance!

I’ve sang her every song.

Tried a theatric read of Goodnight, Moon! STILL, everything is wrong. 

She doesn’t want a bottle. 

Her diaper, well, it’s dry!

I tried offering up my piggy bank but all she does is cry.

I give up! This is hopeless!

I collapse next to my sis.

I grab her hand and we wail as one! Soon that crying sounds amiss…

Something’s changed…is she quiet?!

It’s only ME still screaming!

I look over at my red-faced sib and see that she is beaming.

She smiles and holds my hand in hers.

At last we’ve reached the end.

I tell her “I get cranky too when I really need a friend.”