Question
Rarely do we have much time to ourselves. So busy is our schedule
hat we just can't find the time to get out of the house. Not only do my
usband and I both work full time, but we also have two small kids to
ook after. Little did I know that my parents were planning a special
surprise for me this weekend. Only when I walked in the front door on
riday night did I discover what they had planned. No sooner had i
pened the door than they appeared with the news that they were taking
he kids to the local theme park for the weekend. Obviously the kids were
ecstatic, not since they were four years old have they been to the theme
ark and that was just for 1 day, now they were going for a whole
weekend! So grateful were we that we gave my mum and dad a massive
nug. However, there had to be some ground rules for the kids. We told
hem that under no circumstances should they annoy grandma and
grandad and on no account must they eat too many sweets before going
on the roller coasters.
Hardly had my parents left the house when we sat on the sofa
enjoying the sudden peace and quiet. Not until we sat down did we
ealize how tired we were. Hardly ever do we get a chance to watch a
movie. However, barely had we chosen a movie and started watching it
when we both fell asleep. Not until the next morning when we woke up
did we appreciate how quiet the house was. Not since our second
daughter was born had we had the house to ourselves. We didn't know
what to do with ourselves!
Answer
What was the surprise that the narrator's parents planned for them?
The parents planned to take the kids to the local theme park for the weekend.