Today is Mary's birthday, but her mother had to work late tonight. She 1 Mary that they could have a party next week. Mary was very disappointed.
Mary walked to school and hoped her friends would 2 that she was eight today. “Hi, Mary. Happy birthday,” Julie said.
Mary smiled 3 and asked, “Julie, can you come to my birthday party next week?”
Julie said, “I'm sorry, Mary. I can't.” The rest of the day didn't go much better. All of her friends said they could not go to her party next week. Mary was very 4. Cindy tried to cheer her up, but it was not 5. Her big day was turning out to be 6. She had to wait until it was time to go home. Evening came, and Cindy's mother drove to Mary's home with Cindy and Mary. When Mary opened the door, the house was 7. Her mom didn't come back home. She turned to ask Cindy and Cindy's mom to wait. “Surprise!”
Mary 8 and all the lights in the house went on. Her mother and all of her friends were there! The coffee table in the living room was 9 presents. She ran into the kitchen. Her mother had 10 her favorite meal. Mary stood next to her mom. “Thank you!” Mary said happily. She had a happy birthday party with her friends together.
