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A Little Mouse in NYC

​Once upon a time in a beautiful forest lived a little mouse, he was a sweet little mouse, and a very funny little mouse...but he was also a curious little mouse...One sunny day he decided to go visit his cousin Mario who lived in the bigggg city...now remember, although the little mouse had many fun adventures, he's never been to the big city before, and he was very excited...he packed his little suitcase...and neatly unfolded his map...he drew a big red line to mark his route so he wouldn’t get lost...then he packed his water bottle and was ready to go...he ran to the edge of the beautiful forest to the railroad...he knew he could sneak on the train as it slowly approached the bridge...Choo Chooo...Ohhh here it comes! he thought...as he jump quickly onto the train...His heart was racing with excitement...I’m on the train, I’m really on my way to NYC...wowww!!...he was thrilled!... In the boxcar he heard someone say hello...he looked over and saw an old dog..."hello, I’m Haxley the little mouse from the beautiful forest, and who are you?" "I’m Hobo the dog, where are you off to little mouse?" "I’m going to NYC to see my cousin" "Sounds like a fun adventure" said the old sleepy dog as he curled back up in the straw and started to snore...But the little mouse was much too excited to sleep...he pulled out his map and carefully watched to make sure he didn’t miss his stop...Grand Central Station...the conductor announced...YEAHIEEE, I’m here, I’m here...and he raced off the train...OH..MY…GOODNESS...he froze in his tracks, his little eyes had never seen so much at once, and his little head felt dizzy from all the lights, and his ears overwhelmed by all the loud sounds...a grip of panic squeezed his little heart, and for a moment he felt scared, and alone, and wished he was back home...just then, he heard his cousins voice calling him...Haxley, Haxley....and a surge of joy flooded him, as he ran over to greet his city mouse cousin with a Biggg hug! "Yo homie u made it here, aint that fly! Uhhhh...little mouse smiled & nodded his little head, not quite sure what his cousin just said... (Oy, this is going to be funnnn he giggle to himself) "Yo homie" the little mouse looked around, he must mean me..."You down for a slice?" "Ummm sure" said the little mouse, completely unsure what he had just agreed to...He followed his cousin Mario very closely as they made their way thru the dirty, back alleys until they reach a backdoor opened just a crack...Instantly his nose was filled with the most delightful smell, and his mouth watered...they had entered a cozy, warm restaurant with red and white checkered table cloths, and the sound of Italian music blending with the voices of hungry c​ustomers, and the clanging of dishes...Mmm, how perfectly fabulous... thought the little mouse...Mario ordered a pizza with extra cheese, and a bottle of Montepulciano d'Abruzzo...Mmm Mmm...they sat, and chatted, and enjoyed a wonderful dinner together late into the night...a little bit tipsy, and a little bit silly, they both walked back to Mario's tiny apartment...arm in arm...singing the whole way home...it had been a big first day for the little mouse in the big city, and he was loving every moment of it...he couldn’t wait to wake up & see what new adventures he would have tomorrow...
Good Night...& Sweet Dreams.​

 

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