4. Packing My Bags

4/Packing My Bags The next morning was Saturday. I jumped out of bed and runned to the kitchen. Then I got a big, giant plastic bag. And I runned back to my room to pack for Lucille's. First, I packed my favorite pillow. Then I packed my pajamas and my bathrobe and my slippers that look like bunnies. Also, I packed my blanket and my sheets and a small, attractive throw rug. Finally, I packed my stuffed elephant named Philip Johnny Bob. He looked up at me from inside the bag. Yeah, only here's the problem, he said.

You're not actually supposed to put me in a plastic bag. 'Cause I could suffercate in this thing. My eyes got big and wide. "Oh no!" I said real upset. "I forgot about that!" That's how come I quick got my scissors and cut air holes for that guy. Philip Johnny Bob sniffed the air. Better, he said. I petted his trunk. Then I went into the family room. And I watched cartoons till Mother got up. Pretty soon, I heard her slippers in the hall. "MOTHER! MOTHER! I'M ALL READY!" I said. "I'M ALL READY TO GO TO LUCILLE'S!" I pulled Mother into my room and showed her my plastic bag.

Mother shook her head. "Waaaay too much stuff," she said. Then she got a teeny suitcase from the shelf. And she packed my pajamas and my slippers and my robe and my toothbrush.

After that, she got a sleeping bag from her closet. And she put my pillow on top of it. "There. That's all you'll need. You're all set," she said. I springed into the air. "ALL SET!" I hollered real joyful. "JUNIE B. JONES IS ALL SET FOR LUCILLE'S!" After that, I quick grabbed Philip Johnny Bob. And I dragged my stuff to the front door. "ALL RIGHTIE! LET'S BE ON OUR WAY!" I shouted very excited. Mother was in baby Ollie's room. She didn't come. "OKIE DOKE! I'M GOING OUTSIDE NOW! JUNIE B. JONES IS GOING OUTSIDE TO GET IN THE CAR!" I shouted louder. Just then, Mother runned to get me.

"No, Junie B.! No! I'm not taking you to Lucille's, remember? Lucille's nanna is picking you up at three o'clock. I told you that. I'm sure I did." All of a sudden, my shoulders got very slumping. 'Cause I didn't actually remember that information, that's why. "Darn it," I said very sad. "Three o'clock takes forever." After that, I slumped to the table and ate my breakfast. Then I sat on my front step. And I swinged on my swings. And I read some books. And I ate a cheese sandwich. And I counted to a million bazillion. And I sat on my step some more. And then guess what?

Three o'clock finally came! I saw the big gold car in my driveway! "HEY! SHE'S HERE! SHE'S HERE! SHE'S HERE!" I yelled real thrilled. Mother and Daddy hurried to the door. "Are you ready to go?" said Mother. "READY!" I yelled. "JUNIE B. JONES IS READY TO GO!"