One day, Kenny and Ruby were wrestling in the living room. Their mom always told
them not to do that, but sometimes they forgot. While they were wrestling, Ruby's
foot accidentally kicked the table.
Oh no! Mommy's vase fell off the table and broke! Mommy was very cross.
She cleaned up the broken glass and told Kenny and Ruby to go play somewhere
else. Kenny felt bad. "Maybe we could buy Mommy another vase," he said.
"We spent our money on bubble gum," Ruby said.
"We could get more money," Kenny said. "Let's make a lemonade stand."
Ruby thought that was a good idea. She squeezed the lemon.
Kenny measured the sugar. "Be careful!" Ruby scolded.
"Mommy is already mad at us!"
Ruby stirred and tasted until the lemonade was perfect.
Kenny made a sign. He used his very best handwriting.
Here they are, ready to sell some lemonade!
"I'm bored," Kenny said. "Maybe we could make Mommy a new vase out of clay."
"You aren't going anywhere," Ruby said. "After all, this is all your fault."
"My fault? It was your stupid foot that kicked the vase!"
Ruby and Kenny had to stop arguing because someone was
coming. "Want to buy lemonade?" asked Kenny.
"Is it certified organic?" Kiki asked.
"No."
"Then no." Kiki walked away.
Ruby and Kenny were a little discouraged. They each drank a
glass of the lemonade and waited for someone else to come.
"I'm hot and sweaty," said Suzy, "but I don't have any money."
"You can have a cup for free," Ruby said.
Kenny kicked her. "How will we make money if you give
away the lemonade?"
"We aren't making any money anyway," Ruby said.
Kenny and Ruby each drank a cup of lemonade with Suzy.
After all, she was one of their best friends.
Jeremy came to the stand. He bought a cup of lemonade!
Ruby and Kenny were very excited.
Jeremy drank the glass of lemonade. "That was good," he said.
"I'll buy another." He handed Ruby another dime.
"Hmmm," said Ruby. "The lemonade is all gone and we only
sold two glasses. Must be a small pitcher."
She and Kenny cleaned up and went inside.
"Here Mommy," Kenny said. "Ruby and I earned money to buy you a new vase."
Mommy took the dimes. "Thank you, sweetheart," she said.
"You're not mad anymore?" he asked.
"I'm not mad anymore," Mommy said. "I love you guys too much to stay mad."
She gave them both big hugs. And after that, Ruby and Kenny tried very hard
not to wrestle in the living room.