Gemotions

"Mom, you *have* to see this!" Leo yelled from the living room, nearly tripping over the coffee table in his haste. His mother peered over her reading glasses, a quizzical look on her face. He was practically glowing. His essay, about his grandfather's life in the war, had made it. It was printed! In a book!

He bounced on the balls of his feet as he waved the book in the air. "I'm going to call Dad! And then, the whole family!" He grabbed the cordless phone, dialing his father's number without pausing for breath.

"Yeah, yeah, I know I promised to help you with the laundry..." he trailed off. "But listen to this..." The phone receiver was pressed to his ear, and a wide grin stretched across his face. He felt like he could lift a car.