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Today is my birthday.
In the morning, my mom calls and sings to me.
Marta says she is busy today.
Ben does not answer his phone.
I feel a little sad.
In the afternoon, I take Max to the park.
We come home at six.
I open the door. The apartment is dark.
Then the lights come on.
Surprise! everyone shouts.
Marta, Ben, Leo, and my neighbor are all there.
Marta has a key to my apartment.
Leo runs to me with a big red balloon.
There are balloons and confetti everywhere.
Colorful streamers hang from the ceiling.
Ben carries in a chocolate cake with candles.
Everyone sings Happy Birthday.
I make a wish and blow out the candles.
Leo asks, What is your wish?
I say, I can't tell you, or it won't come true!
We eat cake and ice cream.
Leo gets chocolate on his nose.
Then I open my gifts.
Marta gives me a soft blue sweater.
My neighbor gives me a plant for the kitchen.
Ben's gift is a photo of Max and my cat in a frame.
Everyone signs a big card for me.
We play music and dance in the living room.
Max barks and runs in circles.
At ten, everyone goes home.
Ben stays and helps me with the dishes.
I look at the balloons and smile.
This is my best birthday ever.
