I Wished I Had a Bike

By Ivan R., 4th Grade, Columbia Explorers Academy
That's Weird, Grandma

One day I wished I had a bike.  I always told my mom when are you going to buy me a bike.  She said Maybe to…Suddenly she stopped.  I got scared she was stop like if she has never seen a clock before.  About 10 minutes later she started to scream.  She said I was late for school.  I said today was Saturday then she said O…..She stopped again.  So I said this is hopeless.  This always happens to my mom when she gets worried or when she is late!  I said I am going outside but my mom started to talk so I had a sigh.  Then I told her, “stop stopping”.  So she did.  So then I lived without having any troubles with my mom.

I Was a Little Boy

By Emilio G., Loyola Park After School Program
That's Weird, Grandma

One day I was a little boy my dad was getting ready for work then he changed my diaper I peed on him

When I was two my mom tripped over the side walk I ran into the middle of the street

When I was 6 I had my first baby brother

When I was 8 I was sleeping in my bed then I throw-up

I Stop to get a Pop

By Lakeisha N., South Loop
Poems Songs That's Weird, Grandma

I stop to get a pop then I get a
lot so it hurt to stop so I can get
a lot But when I home my mom
tell me to stop So I well stop
But in my head I can Not stop.

I Remember When I Was Scared of Bodies

By Jeremy T., Dewey School
True Stories That's Weird, Grandma

I remember when I was 2 years old I was scared of bodies I went to a funeral I saw a body and I took off running. My big brother tried to get me but he got hold of my coat and I was dragging my brother through the church. Then we left. But now I am not scared of bodies because I been seeing bodies on t.v. and I got used to seeing bodies.

I Remember My Birthday

By Erica M., 3rd Grade, Cleveland School
True Stories That's Weird, Grandma

It was my birthday.  We was looking for the clown it did not came.  It was my 4th birthday.  Everyone was looking for the clown.  She did not came.  But my sister pretend to be the clown we play games.  She paint the face.  It was so cool and when everyone went they say it was so cool.  Then when it was my 5th birthday she was the clown again.
The End!!!!!!!

I Believe When You Buy a Toy You Will Get the Whole Set

By Vincent C., 4th Grade, Little Village
Arguments That's Weird, Grandma

My first reason is so they don’t have to buy piece by piece.
My second reason is so play with our friends.
My third reason is you can share with your brother or sister.
So that’s why you should get the whole set.

I am the Navy Pier Ferris Wheel

By BreAnna W., Gale School
That's Weird, Grandma

Get these kids off of me.
They are heavy and they are ugly.
I am going to go fast and slow.

I Am Arnold

By Jose S., 4th Grade, Columbia Explorers Academy
Arguments That's Weird, Grandma

I am Arnold Swarsneger. I believe that all of the world should have all of my Termenator movies. My first reason is so your whole family could see them. My second reason is because if your bored you could just see them. My last reason is because I want you to learn what’s going to happen in the future.

I am a Super Hero

By Laura R., Gale School
Superheroes That's Weird, Grandma

I am a super hero that talks on the phone and also go shopping and buy lipgloss and go to the shop to get my hair done my nails done my friend he’s a boy he takes me to do all the stuff.

Hit by a Van

By Mark A., Gladstone
True Stories That's Weird, Grandma Other Venues Stuff On My Head 2000

I REMEMBER WHEN….One time I got hit by a van I was crying because it really hurt.  I was taking by the ambulance truck when the doctor took me, when I woke up the doctor said I was OK and I had no broken bones, then I said “YES!” then I said “OUCH!”  My mom said “My poor baby”  I said “I’m OK mom”, then I said “Right Doc?”, he said “You might have to stay”, then I said men!!!!!