When My Baby Brother Lucas Was Born
A Memoir by Willa
When my brother Lucas was born I was so excited! My Daddy and I went to the store to get him some presents. We got a little bathtub toy whale and a froggy mirror.
Then we went to Phelps Hospital. Phelps is a hospital in Tarrytown. I was born there too.
My Mommy was there for two and a half days! A nurse gave my Mommy a huge bowl of bad tasting oatmeal.
A friend of Mommy’s and mine babysat me. Her name is favorite Sara. Her name is favorite Sara because she is the closest person named Sara that I know.
We took Lucas home in the car after the two and a half days. After a couple of weeks my Mommy and Daddy named him Lucas. I wanted to name him Exodus! I kept arguing, “No! I want his name to be Exodus!”
Me and Daddy’s last name is Odefey. My Mommy’s last name is Brandenberg. But Lucas’ last name is Anton because my Mommy and my Daddy didn’t think Odefey was right.
When Lucas first came home I was so jealous but I didn’t say so. Then I realized he was so cute because he kept kicking his feet in the air and waving his little hands.
Four years later… Lucas is so annoying! He is also very fun. He is a tough boy too. I love Lucas and he loves me!
5 Responses to “When My Baby Brother Lucas Was Born”
Leave a Reply
Spectactular memoir Willa! I love all of the little details you sprinkled throughout your piece. My favorite is when you say you wanted to name Lucas “Exodus.” It makes me smile.
Ms. Cristella
willa i think that yuor story was so graet when i read it,that i almost fanted but I ABSOLOTLY CAN NOT BILEVE YUOR STORY LOVE YOUR FAVEROT PRSON- -
Willa-
I loved reading your story- you have a great memory! I was impressed with all the details you added. I agree, Lucas is very cute!
Keep writing,
Mrs. Loffredo (Will’s mom)
Dear Willa,
How great that you chose this for your memoir. You wrote so many great details. You made me laugh. And I learnt some things that I never knew. Thank you for writing this story. love, Mama
Dear Willa,
I loved reading your wonderful memoir. I was very touched when I first saw it as a book with your fun illustrations on Christmas morning. That was the best ever Christmas present. Your memories of the day Lucas was born made me laugh and cry at the same time. Reading it now as a story without pictures is just as touching and funny. How lovely that you chose this memory. You are a wonderful writer. Keep doing it!
Love, Yiayia