October 10, 2025 • 26 mins
Sibling's Levi and Ivy are thrilled when their parents get a new job working for their favorite cartoon! However, their excitement turns to disappointment as the new, demanding responsibilities begin to interfere with family time. After the children express their feelings, the family works together to find a solution that balances work and family life, ultimately strengthening their bond.
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You may know us from The Lively Lewis Show, and now we're bringing you exciting adventures in this podcast! Join siblings Levi and Ivy as they embark on incredible journeys, learning and sharing positive life lessons along the way. With Levi's energetic spirit and Ivy's spunky silliness, our imaginative stories will keep you laughing, engaged, and inspired—episode after episode!
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Speaker 1 (00:00):
Welcome in everyone to Lively Lewis Stories.
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I can't believe our parents are going to be writing
for our favorite cartoon, The KaBlam and Boom Quaad, exclaim
Levi's key and Ivy gobbleding on two ice cream Sundays
covered in sprinkled hotfudge and mountains of lu cream at
their favorite ice cream shop in town. I know I
couldn't be more excited, replied Ivy. Do you think someday
we'll get to be in the cartoon like mom and
Dad can write us into an episode and we'll get
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to fly around with Captain KaBlam and super Boom, saving
the world from menacing monsters that want to take away
recess and make candy illegal, like like Colonel Cant, who's
always telling Captain Kublam and super Bloom what they can't do.
We've I looked up at Ivy from his giant ice
cream treat. He'd never had that thought before and suddenly
got very excited of thinking of being a superhero with
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his sister. That would be so amazing, shouted Levi, accidentally
flinging sprinkles on his mom and dad as he stretched
out his arms pretending to soar through the sky with
his favorite superheroes. We could be in the episode where
they finally catch Colonel can't, shouted Ivy, accidentally dropping us
to slip cream on the floor as she pretended to
take down the elusive villain with the best squad of
(01:43):
superhumans this side of Saturn. Then we can get a
spinoff cartoon and our pictures on backpacks and water bottles
and our very own video game and stuff toys, ask Levi,
going on and on. At this point, Levi and Ivy
were so far into their own imaginations about what their
new parents' job could turn into that their mom and
dad couldn't do anything more than wipe the sprinkles off
(02:03):
themselves and wait for a break in the conversation to
add in a small dose of much needed reality. Hey
kids called out Levin Ivy's mom, but they didn't hear
her over their conversation about how they would take down
Colonel can't Hey kids call out Levin Ivy's dad. Just
a bit louder? Who wants more ice cream? That last
part was enough to get Leevin and Ivy's attention for
(02:25):
just long enough so their dad could tell them that
they may be going a bit too far. We love
that you too, are so excited that your mom and
I took the job writing for your favorite cartoon, began
Levine Ivy's dad. That was one of the biggest reasons
that we did it. But we have show topics that
we have to follow, and we can't just write in
brand new characters anytime we want, at least not right
(02:47):
in the beginning, interrupted Levin and Ivy's mom as she
could see the looks on her kid's face is quickly
changed from excited and hopeful too disappointed and sad. No
need to be sad, though you two can help us
with some story ideas at some point point, and maybe
one day, if everything works out, we can talk about
adding two new superheroes into the mix, said Levi and
Ivy's dad, reassuringly, you two have great imaginations and I'm
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sure you can help us out a lot, said their mom.
This is a really big deal for your dad and I,
and we'll need your help too. Levi and Ivy were
all smiles again after hearing that they were was a
possibility of sometime being in their favorite cartoon with Captain
Coublam and Super Boom, but until then they would be
happy to just work behind the scenes. Okay, now that
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we've all got our smiles back, let's finish up our
celebration ice cream and get back home, said Levi's mom
as she finished up her chocolate chip cookie deal Sunday.
Once back at home, Levi and Ivy were getting ready
for bed, still talking about what it would be like
to be in their favorite cartoon. Their parents heard their
kids excited conversation and had a conversation of their own.
They knew this job would be amazing and a great
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experience for both of them. However, as they talked more
and more with the other writers for the cartoon. They
started to realize just how much work they would be doing,
longer hours, working on weekends, and even traveling since they
lived pretty far from where the show was created. We're
all part of what they had signed up for. You
think the kids will be okay with all the extra
work we have to do, right, asked Levi and Ivy's
(04:16):
mom to her husband. Sure you heard how over the
moon excited they were about our writing job, replied Levi
and Ivy's dad. They'll totally understand that we need to
put our best foot forward, and that means that we
may not be around as much. But we're doing all
this for them, and I know it will calm down
once we get the hang of it. I guess you're right,
said Levi and Ivy's mom, trying her hardest to believe
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what he was saying. She really hoped they could find
a good balance with their new jobs and their wonderful
family life. After all, family was everything to Levi and
Ivy's parents, and Levi and Ivy too. They always made
time for each other, supporting each other at their games, activities,
and never missed ice cream Sunday Sunday. It was their
favorite way to end the week, and they couldn't imagine
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it any other way. The very next morning, Levi and
Ivy woke up extra early, even though it was summer
break from school. They had just too much on their
mind to stay in bed. They raced downstairs with a
notebook filled with ideas that they had written down before
they went to bed the night before. As they ran
down the stairs, they shouted ideas back and forth to
each other. They couldn't wait to share them with their parents.
(05:20):
So in an upcoming episode, maybe Captain Coblam can take
his sky racer and fly it to Mars and gather
up some super shrinking dust to toss on Colonel Camp,
exclaimed Levi, perfect replied Ivy. Colonel Camp won't be able
to get up to his normal villain mischief if he's
only two inches tall. Oh oh in And in another episode,
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maybe super Boom can build a new sky racer that
goes super fast and can outrun any villain before they
carry out their plans to take away all their chocolate
or band silly dancing. I love that, said Levi as
he high five the sister before they ran into the kitchen. Mom, Dad,
we have so many great ideas for you to write about,
shouted Levi before he stopped in his track and he
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entered the kitchen. Yeah they're so good, it'll be hard
for you to pick which one to write about first,
said Ivy as she slid to a stock behind Levi. Hi, guys,
said their babysitter Hannah. I know you were expecting to
see your parents. However, they had to head out to
a super early morning meeting with a writer from the
new cartoon they're working on, who was only in town today.
(06:23):
They got the call last night after you two went
to sleep, and called me right after they found out,
so I could be here to babysit when you woke up.
So it'll be fun time with Hannah today. Doesn't that
sound awesome? Levi and Ivy had to take a minute
to process everything Hannah was telling them. They finally took
it all in as they felt their excitement level dropping.
I mean, don't get them wrong, Hannah was the best
babysitter around, but their parents never worked on Mondays, at
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least they didn't used to, and they were just so
excited to talk to them about their ideas for the cartoon. Yeah,
we're super excited to see you, Hannah said Levi unconvincingly.
But you were expecting to see your parents, said Hannah,
and I totally understand the feeling you're having. It's like
when I thought we were having pizza one day for
school lunch, and instead they switched it last minute to
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fish Dicks, still one of my favorites. But it took
me a little while to warm up to the idea
because I was looking forward to pizza. So I guess
that makes you fish Dicks, said Ivy, trying to bring
a little humor to the situation and cheer herself and Levi.
But it didn't work. Hannah laughed, however, and God started
making Levi and Ivy some breakfast. So what were you
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guys talking about when you ran in here, asked Hannah.
Something about story ideas for that cartoon your parents are
writing for. Levi and Ivy nodded their heads. It's our
favorite cartoon and we're really excited that our mom and
dad will be writing for it. Ivy began. We were
excited to share some ideas with them because they said
we could help them with a little bit of the ideas.
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Oh yeah, you too, are super duper creative, said Hannah.
They were lucky to have you around, but this is
just one day. I'm sure you can fill them in
when they get at home. They shouldn't be gone that long.
You're right, answered Levi as he looked at Ivy, trying
to make her smile. Mom and dad will be home
soon enough, and then we can tell them all about
our story ideas. But for now, let's just have some
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fun with Hannah. You're right, Levi, said Ivy as she
began to eat her cereal and talk about what fun
things they could do together while they waited for their
parents to get home. After breakfast, Levi and Ivy quickly
got changed and ran off into the backyard. Hannah had
brought over some seeds for them to plant and Ivy's garden.
Ivy loved gardening and spent lots of time among her
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flowers and veggies, making sure they were growing big and strong.
Hannah knew this and had brought over some some flower
seeds that they started planning right away. I can't wait
to see what these look like in a couple of months,
said Hannah. They'll look amazing.
Speaker 3 (08:46):
I just know it.
Speaker 1 (08:47):
You're a great gardener, Ivy, thank you, Ivy said, as
she watered her freshly planted seeds. Levi then suggested they
play tag, so they did. Ivy then suggested they rode
their bikes, so they did. Hannah then suggested that they
do some chalk drawing, so they did. The morning was
moving on quickly. Levi, Ivy, and Hannah were all having
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a great time. Uh did my parents say when they
would be home? Asked Levi, as they were all hanging
out in their treehouse. They didn't tell me exactly, but
they said they would text me when they knew, said Hannah.
And just as she said that, her phone buzzed. Look
at that, it's a text message from your parents, said
Hannah with a smile. What did I tell you? They'd
be home in no time? Levi and Ivy loved being
(09:30):
with Hannah, but that day they were really excited to
see their parents, so they waited patiently while Hannah read
the text. The smile on her face slowly faded because
she knew the news she was about to tell Levi
and Ivy would not make them too happy. So are
they on their way home? Asked Ivy. Hannah didn't say anything.
Or maybe it's just another hour or two, like they'll
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be home by lunchtime, asked Levi. Hannah shook her head. No,
just after lunchtime, asked Ivy, looking a little upset, more
like after dinner, said Hannah. I'm sorry you too, but
they did say we could get pizza, so that's awesome, right.
Levi and Ivy slumped down on their treehouse seping back chairs,
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looking rather defeated. I mean, at least they didn't say
you have to have fish sticks for dinner, said Hannah,
trying to make Levi and Ivy laugh. I guess you're right,
said Levi. And we can always talk to them tomorrow
about her ideas. And as she said that, Hannah's phone
started to ring. Or it looks like you can talk
to them right now, Hannah said, holding up her phone
(10:33):
so Levi and Ivy could see the incoming calls from
their parents. Levi and Ivy smiled so big and grabbed
the phone. Hi mom and dad, They shouted, sorry, they
grabbed the phone for me, giggled Hanna in the background.
As you put it on speaker so everyone could hear Hi,
Levi and Ivy, Oh, and Hannah laugh. Levi and Ivy's mom,
We're sorry, we weren't there when you got up this morning.
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Did Hannah tell you why we had to run out?
Speaker 2 (10:57):
She did.
Speaker 1 (10:57):
Mom, it's not a big deal, said Levi. We were
just a little upset because Ivy and I have a
whole bunch of ideas to tell you that maybe you
can work into the cartoon. Yeah, so many great ideas,
like one where Captain Caudblam gets bunked on the heads
and forgets he's a superhero, Ivey started to say. And
then Superroom has to try and convince him who he is.
But Captain KaBlam keeps breaking all his superhero tools and
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it's super klutzy, Levi said, interrupting his sister. It would
be such a funny episode. And then we thought of
a story idea where Colonel Can't needs another villain named
Deputy Don't And they started, Ivy before her mom stopped her. Levi, Ivy,
all of that sounds great, but we don't have time
to talk about it right now, said their mom. I'm sorry,
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but we only have about five minutes before we have
to run to another meeting. But we wanted to call
and say hello, tell you we love you so so much,
and we'll see you later. Hi, Levi and Ivy, said
their dad as he hopped on the call. We hope
you're having a great day and Hannah's gonna get you
some pizza for dinner. Okay, sure, dad, that sounds fine,
said Levi, feeling a little but knowing that his parents
(12:01):
had work to do. Sorry, this call has to be
so quick, but the person we're meeting with is only
in town today and she said she didn't know when
she would have time to meet with us until later
last night, said Levi and Ivy's dad. We couldn't miss
the opportunity to meet with her in person. She's one
of the head writers for the cartoon you understand Right
After a few seconds of silence, Levi and Ivy gave
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somewhat of an unconvincing sure we understand to their parents. Normally,
their mom and dad would have heard the bit of
a sadness in their voice and asked to talk about
how they're really feeling, But this time their dad just
said I knew you would. Goodbye and have a great night.
Levi and Ivy's mom quickly shouted goodbye, love you as
they both hung up the phone and ran off to
their meeting. Levi and Ivy knew some things would be
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changing after that call, but what they didn't know was
they had the power to help with those changes. Hannah
could tell that Levi and Ivy were upset and disappointed
to not be able to share their story ideas with
their parents that day, so she had to think of
something to do. What do you say we have a
reverse lunch today? Asked Hannah. It took Levi and Ivy
(13:05):
a minute to even react to what she was saying,
but when they did, she explained that a reverse lunch
was when you eat dessert first. Levi and Ivy liked
the sound of that, so off they went to grab
some ice cream inside, Although they didn't forget about how
disappointed they were and o'll see their parents, ice cream
was a good way to try and forget about it.
The day went on and Levi and Ivy continue to
play with Hannah and enjoy some tasty extra cheese pizza
(13:27):
for dinner. Then, as they held Hannah clean up the
dishes from dinner, they waited anxiously for their parents to
walk through the door. Then once again, Hannah's cell phone buzzed.
Are they on their way? Asked Levi, knowing it must
be as parents, not exactly, Buddy, said Hannah. They won't
be home for a few hours. They said for me
to put you to to bed, and they would for
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sure see you in the morning. What's making them stay
out so long, asked Ivy. Hannah texted back Ivy's question
because she felt it was an answer they deserved to have.
Respet she got said that their all day meeting turned
into dinner with the head writer for the cartoon, where
they were discussing some scripts that they needed completed Suitor
rather than later. Levi and Ivy's parents told Hannah to
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tell the kids that they loved them, to have a
great rest of their night, and they would see them
in the morning. Don't be so upset, kiddos, said Hannah,
sensing how sad Levi and Ivy were. Your parents said
you could have ice cream for dessert if you'd like.
Then Levi said something that he thought he would never say. No, thanks,
I'm not in the mood for ice cream tonight, and
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then he turned around and went upstairs to his room. Yeah,
I don't think ice cream can help us feel better,
added Ivy as she followed Levi up the stairs. Hannah
knew they needed some time and let them hang out
in their rooms for a bit. Levi and Ivy talked
about how they were feeling, and after a few minutes
they walked back downstairs. You know what, Hannah, Ivy and
I talked about everything, and we know mom and dad
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have a lot of work to do because they just
started this new job, said Levi. And days like this
aren't going to happen too many more times. Yep, I'm
sure days like this will only happen once in a while,
added Ivy. So they got this one out of the
way already, and moving forward, everything will be back to normal.
Hannah smiled, happy that Levi and Ivy had talked how
they were feeling and landed on an answer that made
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them feel good. However, being a bit older, Hannah knew
that long days and nights at work were something that
could happen more and more, especially if it's a big
job like writing for a cartoon, and on top of that,
a job that you just started. She decided to quickly
change the subject, asking Levi and Ivy if they wanted
to play a board game. They did, and before they
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all knew it, it was time for bed, Levi and
Ivy drifted off to sleep, and when they woke up
the next morning, they did so with the expectation that
their mom and dad would be waiting downstairs to see them.
They were even more excited that second morning, waking up
ready to share their story ideas with their parents. That
is until they got downstairs and no, Hannah wasn't waiting
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to greet them again, but neither were both their parents. Hi, Mom,
where's dad? Asked Levi as he gave her a hug
in the kitchen. Ivy did the same thing, and they
both sat and down at the kitchen table with their
notebook full of ideas for Captain Couldlam and Super Boom.
We missed you so much yesterday, said Ivy. We're just
so happy that you got that long day out of
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the way, so now we can get back to normal.
Back to normal and share some great writing ideas we
have with you, said Levi with a big smile. So
is dad going to be up soon? Levi and Ivy's
mom smiled and got some breakfast ready for her kids
as she explained what was going on for the day.
So your dad is already up and out of the house,
she said, knowing they weren't going to take that as well.
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What Levi exclaimed? Where is he? Added Ivy? And when
is he coming back? Well, he will be back soon,
but it's going to be another long day for him
and me. Levi and Ivy's mom began, we need to
write an entire episode that has to be reviewed by
the other writers by the end of the week, and
we want to make sure it's amazing because it's our
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first one. So Dad and I will be working at
the house, but we need your help. This was it,
Just what Levi and ive you were waiting for. They
were going to be pulled into help with the story
ideas and writing. Finally, awesome, they both shouted. We have
so many great ideas, like we started telling you the
other day, said Levi. We'll get the best script done
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in no time at all, added Ivy as she started
to flip through the notebooks of ideas in front of
her and Levi. Well, actually, this first script, your dad
and I are going to write by ourselves, said Levi
and Ivey's mom. I'm sorry you too. We were given
a story idea by the head writer. We have to
work off of that, so we don't need your help
just yet. Oh okay, said Levi. Then what are we
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going to do while you're working? How can we help
since we'll need time to concentrate on the script. Dad
went to pick up Grahama to come over and watch
you here, said Levi and Ivey's mom. We thought that
would be best because you'd have all your stuff here
to play with and your friends in the neighborhood. Does
that make sense? Yep, it makes sense, said Ivy. But
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it doesn't make us feel good, whispered Levi to his sister.
Shortly after breakfast was done, Levi and Ivy's dad walked
in with their grandma. They were very happy to see her,
but still disappointed that they couldn't help with any of
the writing. But they knew this was a big deal
for their parents and they wanted to be helpful, and
they assumed that something like this would only happen once
in a while and in no time at all, everything
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would be back to normal, and then their parents would
have time to listen to all their great ideas well.
Unfortunately for Levi and Ivy, that wasn't exactly how it
happened at all. Day after day, Levi and Ivy's parents
were pulled in different directions, all having to do with work.
Day after day, Ivy was taken to karate or art
classes by her friend's parents instead of her own, and
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day after day Levi was driven to soccer or guitar
lessons by his grandma or Hannah's parents. Levi and Ivy
noticed that they weren't seeing their parents as much as
they were used to, and they really missed it. So
did their parents. Yes, their mom and dad made it
to their games, recitals, and other activities, but they often
seemed distracted or had to take calls or answer emails
while they were there. They didn't have meals together all
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the time like they used to, and sometimes bedtime would
come and go without a story. And then there was
their special tradition of ice cream Sunday Sunday. The first
Sunday they missed it, Levi and Ivy let it go
because their parents had just finished up their big first
script and had a long video meeting with all the
other writers to work on some finishing touches. Then the
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second time they missed it, Levi and Ivy gave it
a pass too. They were really proud of their parents
and so excited to someday be involved with what they
were doing that they let it go. But the third
and the fourth time they missed their ice cream Sunday
Sunday was just too much. Levi and Ivy had to
do something. They decided to ask their parents to please
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take a moment to step away from their work and
have a family night in the backyard. Levi and Ivy
made decorations, baked brownies with their grandma, set out games
to play, and even put together a playlist of their
family's favorite songs to play over their outdoor speaker. They
put up some twinkle lights, made some lemonade, and set
up some chairs and a small table in Ivy's garden.
Then they waited, an waited, Then finally their parents walked outside,
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looking tired and a bit stressed out. Mom and Dad,
please come over here and take a seat, said Levi.
You look like you need it, said Ivy. A few
days before this, Levi and Ivy had a talk. They
knew their parents loved them more than anything, and they
knew that everything they did they did for them to
better their lives, to make them happy, and to provide
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them with everything they could possibly ever want. Or need,
and they both understood this new job was one of
those things. It was a wonderful, super cool opportunity, and
they never wanted to make their parents feel bad for
all the work they were doing. They just wanted their
parents to know that they were proud of them, but
also that they missed them. And they hoped it at
their backyard family night that they could all talk and
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work out a solution to this problem because they knew
how much their parents missed them to Levi and Ivy's
parents each took a seat in the garden, but not
before looking at their phones. I'm sorry, but we are
going to have to take those from you, said Ivy.
We are your important meeting tonight. Levi added with a smile,
and it was at that moment that Levi and Ivy's
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parents knew it was time to listen to their kids.
They handed over their phones and took a breath. Levi
and Ivy told their parents everything that was on their minds,
how they missed them, how they were proud of them,
how they were there to help wherever they were needed,
but also how they had to spend some more time together. Well,
thank you for planning all of this said Levi and
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Ivy's mom, with tears in her eyes. We have missed
our normal family routine as much as you. I guess
we were just so distracted by our new jobs that
we just kept going and didn't realize how much time
and how many things had passed by. I completely agree
with your mom, added Levi and Ivy's dad. We're sorry
these last few weeks have been so busy for us.
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Thank you for being such great kids and letting us
do everything we needed to do and to give this
great opportunity all we had to offer. We're always going
to be here for you, mom and dad. But it
hasn't just been a few weeks. It's been a few months,
said Ivy. I know that because some flowers take just
over two months to grow, and we planted these with
Hannah the first day you started writing. Then Ivy turned
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and pointed toward a large group of sunflowers towering over
their heads in the garden. Her mom and dad looked
up an awe, so impressed by what she had grown.
I can't believe it's been that long already, said Levin
Ivy's dad. I'm sorry we missed this and everything else.
The two of you been doing this summer. I'm sorry,
two kids, but I know just how you feel, said
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Levine Ivy's mom. Then they went on to tell their
kids stories of when they were little and their parents
had busy jobs that sometimes got in the way of
their family time. Their parents at one time felt the
same way that Levi and Ivy felt right then, so
they knew what their kids wanted to hear.
Speaker 3 (22:55):
Next.
Speaker 1 (22:57):
Levi and Ivy, you know how much we love our
new job, and we know how much you love our
new jobs, began their dad. I think it's about time
that we take a look at some of your amazing
story ideas and see how we can work them into
some upcoming scripts. You know, all of us working together.
What do you think about that? We would love that,
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shouted Levi and Ivy at the same time, but we'd
love something else even more. Can I take a guess
at what the other thing is? Asked their mom. You
want us to get back to how things were before
we took this new busy job. Levi and Ivy nodded
their heads, but then Levi said, we know it can't
go back to exactly how it was, and that's okay.
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We know you'll find new schedules that work for us
and the new ways to share our time. And we're
excited to add this new job into our family and
all the cool stuff it brings with it. I think
we just need to talk about it how it will
work now without giving up all the family stuff we
already love so much before the new job began. That
sounds great to me, said Levi and Ivy's mom and dad,
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And that night, in Ivy's garden with towering sunflowers overhead, Levi,
Ivy and their parents worked out a new way for
their job to fit perfectly into their family. As days
and weeks and months went on, Levi and Ivy's parents
reworked their schedules so work ended after Levi and Ivy
got home from school, leaving time for activities, games, and
recitals without phone calls or work emails to answer. Levi
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and Ivy also knew that sometimes there would be work
trips or long days if a special project was being
worked on, but they knew that wouldn't be all the time,
and they were told beforehand so it wouldn't be a surprise. Then,
when Levi and Ivy were given the chance to help
their parents with some writing ideas. It was amazing. They
could have not been happier or prouder to help out
and work together as a family. And funny enough, it
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turned out that a great time to have family writing
brainstorming meetings was on Sunday nights, and something that helped
them think of great ideas just happened to be ice
cream Sundays. So with that wonderful tradition back in place,
Levi and Ivy found a new balance in their family.
This balance allow their parents to work to achieve their
dreams while providing for their kids, as well as giving
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everyone the chance to work together and share the creative experience.
And the first time that Levin and Ivy ever saw
one of their story ideas brought to life on their
favorite cartoon, it was just about the best day ever.
But not just because Captain could Blam and super boom
strunk Colonel Kant was super shrinking dust from Mars, but
because they got to work with their mom and dad
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to make it all come to life, proving to Levi
and Ivy that no matter what life throws at them,
their family will always be first. Thanks for joining us today,
we hope you enjoyed the story and learned a little
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I can't believe our parents are going to be writing
for our favorite cartoon, The KaBlam and Boom Quaad, exclaim
Levi's key and Ivy gobbleding on two ice cream Sundays
covered in sprinkled hotfudge and mountains of lu cream at
their favorite ice cream shop in town. I know I
couldn't be more excited, replied Ivy. Do you think someday
we'll get to be in the cartoon like mom and
Dad can write us into an episode and we'll get
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to fly around with Captain KaBlam and super Boom, saving
the world from menacing monsters that want to take away
recess and make candy illegal, like like Colonel Cant, who's
always telling Captain Kublam and super Bloom what they can't do.
We've I looked up at Ivy from his giant ice
cream treat. He'd never had that thought before and suddenly
got very excited of thinking of being a superhero with
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his sister. That would be so amazing, shouted Levi, accidentally
flinging sprinkles on his mom and dad as he stretched
out his arms pretending to soar through the sky with
his favorite superheroes. We could be in the episode where
they finally catch Colonel can't, shouted Ivy, accidentally dropping us
to slip cream on the floor as she pretended to
take down the elusive villain with the best squad of
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superhumans this side of Saturn. Then we can get a
spinoff cartoon and our pictures on backpacks and water bottles
and our very own video game and stuff toys, ask Levi,
going on and on. At this point, Levi and Ivy
were so far into their own imaginations about what their
new parents' job could turn into that their mom and
dad couldn't do anything more than wipe the sprinkles off
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themselves and wait for a break in the conversation to
add in a small dose of much needed reality. Hey
kids called out Levin Ivy's mom, but they didn't hear
her over their conversation about how they would take down
Colonel can't Hey kids call out Levin Ivy's dad. Just
a bit louder? Who wants more ice cream? That last
part was enough to get Leevin and Ivy's attention for
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just long enough so their dad could tell them that
they may be going a bit too far. We love
that you too, are so excited that your mom and
I took the job writing for your favorite cartoon, began
Levine Ivy's dad. That was one of the biggest reasons
that we did it. But we have show topics that
we have to follow, and we can't just write in
brand new characters anytime we want, at least not right
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in the beginning, interrupted Levin and Ivy's mom as she
could see the looks on her kid's face is quickly
changed from excited and hopeful too disappointed and sad. No
need to be sad, though you two can help us
with some story ideas at some point point, and maybe
one day, if everything works out, we can talk about
adding two new superheroes into the mix, said Levi and
Ivy's dad, reassuringly, you two have great imaginations and I'm
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sure you can help us out a lot, said their mom.
This is a really big deal for your dad and I,
and we'll need your help too. Levi and Ivy were
all smiles again after hearing that they were was a
possibility of sometime being in their favorite cartoon with Captain
Coublam and Super Boom, but until then they would be
happy to just work behind the scenes. Okay, now that
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we've all got our smiles back, let's finish up our
celebration ice cream and get back home, said Levi's mom
as she finished up her chocolate chip cookie deal Sunday.
Once back at home, Levi and Ivy were getting ready
for bed, still talking about what it would be like
to be in their favorite cartoon. Their parents heard their
kids excited conversation and had a conversation of their own.
They knew this job would be amazing and a great
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experience for both of them. However, as they talked more
and more with the other writers for the cartoon. They
started to realize just how much work they would be doing,
longer hours, working on weekends, and even traveling since they
lived pretty far from where the show was created. We're
all part of what they had signed up for. You
think the kids will be okay with all the extra
work we have to do, right, asked Levi and Ivy's
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mom to her husband. Sure you heard how over the
moon excited they were about our writing job, replied Levi
and Ivy's dad. They'll totally understand that we need to
put our best foot forward, and that means that we
may not be around as much. But we're doing all
this for them, and I know it will calm down
once we get the hang of it. I guess you're right,
said Levi and Ivy's mom, trying her hardest to believe
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what he was saying. She really hoped they could find
a good balance with their new jobs and their wonderful
family life. After all, family was everything to Levi and
Ivy's parents, and Levi and Ivy too. They always made
time for each other, supporting each other at their games, activities,
and never missed ice cream Sunday Sunday. It was their
favorite way to end the week, and they couldn't imagine
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it any other way. The very next morning, Levi and
Ivy woke up extra early, even though it was summer
break from school. They had just too much on their
mind to stay in bed. They raced downstairs with a
notebook filled with ideas that they had written down before
they went to bed the night before. As they ran
down the stairs, they shouted ideas back and forth to
each other. They couldn't wait to share them with their parents.
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So in an upcoming episode, maybe Captain Coblam can take
his sky racer and fly it to Mars and gather
up some super shrinking dust to toss on Colonel Camp,
exclaimed Levi, perfect replied Ivy. Colonel Camp won't be able
to get up to his normal villain mischief if he's
only two inches tall. Oh oh in And in another episode,
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maybe super Boom can build a new sky racer that
goes super fast and can outrun any villain before they
carry out their plans to take away all their chocolate
or band silly dancing. I love that, said Levi as
he high five the sister before they ran into the kitchen. Mom, Dad,
we have so many great ideas for you to write about,
shouted Levi before he stopped in his track and he
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entered the kitchen. Yeah they're so good, it'll be hard
for you to pick which one to write about first,
said Ivy as she slid to a stock behind Levi. Hi, guys,
said their babysitter Hannah. I know you were expecting to
see your parents. However, they had to head out to
a super early morning meeting with a writer from the
new cartoon they're working on, who was only in town today.
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They got the call last night after you two went
to sleep, and called me right after they found out,
so I could be here to babysit when you woke up.
So it'll be fun time with Hannah today. Doesn't that
sound awesome? Levi and Ivy had to take a minute
to process everything Hannah was telling them. They finally took
it all in as they felt their excitement level dropping.
I mean, don't get them wrong, Hannah was the best
babysitter around, but their parents never worked on Mondays, at
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least they didn't used to, and they were just so
excited to talk to them about their ideas for the cartoon. Yeah,
we're super excited to see you, Hannah said Levi unconvincingly.
But you were expecting to see your parents, said Hannah,
and I totally understand the feeling you're having. It's like
when I thought we were having pizza one day for
school lunch, and instead they switched it last minute to
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fish Dicks, still one of my favorites. But it took
me a little while to warm up to the idea
because I was looking forward to pizza. So I guess
that makes you fish Dicks, said Ivy, trying to bring
a little humor to the situation and cheer herself and Levi.
But it didn't work. Hannah laughed, however, and God started
making Levi and Ivy some breakfast. So what were you
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guys talking about when you ran in here, asked Hannah.
Something about story ideas for that cartoon your parents are
writing for. Levi and Ivy nodded their heads. It's our
favorite cartoon and we're really excited that our mom and
dad will be writing for it. Ivy began. We were
excited to share some ideas with them because they said
we could help them with a little bit of the ideas.
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Oh yeah, you too, are super duper creative, said Hannah.
They were lucky to have you around, but this is
just one day. I'm sure you can fill them in
when they get at home. They shouldn't be gone that long.
You're right, answered Levi as he looked at Ivy, trying
to make her smile. Mom and dad will be home
soon enough, and then we can tell them all about
our story ideas. But for now, let's just have some
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fun with Hannah. You're right, Levi, said Ivy as she
began to eat her cereal and talk about what fun
things they could do together while they waited for their
parents to get home. After breakfast, Levi and Ivy quickly
got changed and ran off into the backyard. Hannah had
brought over some seeds for them to plant and Ivy's garden.
Ivy loved gardening and spent lots of time among her
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flowers and veggies, making sure they were growing big and strong.
Hannah knew this and had brought over some some flower
seeds that they started planning right away. I can't wait
to see what these look like in a couple of months,
said Hannah. They'll look amazing.
Speaker 3 (08:46):
I just know it.
Speaker 1 (08:47):
You're a great gardener, Ivy, thank you, Ivy said, as
she watered her freshly planted seeds. Levi then suggested they
play tag, so they did. Ivy then suggested they rode
their bikes, so they did. Hannah then suggested that they
do some chalk drawing, so they did. The morning was
moving on quickly. Levi, Ivy, and Hannah were all having
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a great time. Uh did my parents say when they
would be home? Asked Levi, as they were all hanging
out in their treehouse. They didn't tell me exactly, but
they said they would text me when they knew, said Hannah.
And just as she said that, her phone buzzed. Look
at that, it's a text message from your parents, said
Hannah with a smile. What did I tell you? They'd
be home in no time? Levi and Ivy loved being
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with Hannah, but that day they were really excited to
see their parents, so they waited patiently while Hannah read
the text. The smile on her face slowly faded because
she knew the news she was about to tell Levi
and Ivy would not make them too happy. So are
they on their way home? Asked Ivy. Hannah didn't say anything.
Or maybe it's just another hour or two, like they'll
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be home by lunchtime, asked Levi. Hannah shook her head. No,
just after lunchtime, asked Ivy, looking a little upset, more
like after dinner, said Hannah. I'm sorry you too, but
they did say we could get pizza, so that's awesome, right.
Levi and Ivy slumped down on their treehouse seping back chairs,
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looking rather defeated. I mean, at least they didn't say
you have to have fish sticks for dinner, said Hannah,
trying to make Levi and Ivy laugh. I guess you're right,
said Levi. And we can always talk to them tomorrow
about her ideas. And as she said that, Hannah's phone
started to ring. Or it looks like you can talk
to them right now, Hannah said, holding up her phone
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so Levi and Ivy could see the incoming calls from
their parents. Levi and Ivy smiled so big and grabbed
the phone. Hi mom and dad, They shouted, sorry, they
grabbed the phone for me, giggled Hanna in the background.
As you put it on speaker so everyone could hear Hi,
Levi and Ivy, Oh, and Hannah laugh. Levi and Ivy's mom,
We're sorry, we weren't there when you got up this morning.
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Did Hannah tell you why we had to run out?
Speaker 2 (10:57):
She did.
Speaker 1 (10:57):
Mom, it's not a big deal, said Levi. We were
just a little upset because Ivy and I have a
whole bunch of ideas to tell you that maybe you
can work into the cartoon. Yeah, so many great ideas,
like one where Captain Caudblam gets bunked on the heads
and forgets he's a superhero, Ivey started to say. And
then Superroom has to try and convince him who he is.
But Captain KaBlam keeps breaking all his superhero tools and
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it's super klutzy, Levi said, interrupting his sister. It would
be such a funny episode. And then we thought of
a story idea where Colonel Can't needs another villain named
Deputy Don't And they started, Ivy before her mom stopped her. Levi, Ivy,
all of that sounds great, but we don't have time
to talk about it right now, said their mom. I'm sorry,
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but we only have about five minutes before we have
to run to another meeting. But we wanted to call
and say hello, tell you we love you so so much,
and we'll see you later. Hi, Levi and Ivy, said
their dad as he hopped on the call. We hope
you're having a great day and Hannah's gonna get you
some pizza for dinner. Okay, sure, dad, that sounds fine,
said Levi, feeling a little but knowing that his parents
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had work to do. Sorry, this call has to be
so quick, but the person we're meeting with is only
in town today and she said she didn't know when
she would have time to meet with us until later
last night, said Levi and Ivy's dad. We couldn't miss
the opportunity to meet with her in person. She's one
of the head writers for the cartoon you understand Right
After a few seconds of silence, Levi and Ivy gave
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somewhat of an unconvincing sure we understand to their parents. Normally,
their mom and dad would have heard the bit of
a sadness in their voice and asked to talk about
how they're really feeling, But this time their dad just
said I knew you would. Goodbye and have a great night.
Levi and Ivy's mom quickly shouted goodbye, love you as
they both hung up the phone and ran off to
their meeting. Levi and Ivy knew some things would be
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changing after that call, but what they didn't know was
they had the power to help with those changes. Hannah
could tell that Levi and Ivy were upset and disappointed
to not be able to share their story ideas with
their parents that day, so she had to think of
something to do. What do you say we have a
reverse lunch today? Asked Hannah. It took Levi and Ivy
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a minute to even react to what she was saying,
but when they did, she explained that a reverse lunch
was when you eat dessert first. Levi and Ivy liked
the sound of that, so off they went to grab
some ice cream inside, Although they didn't forget about how
disappointed they were and o'll see their parents, ice cream
was a good way to try and forget about it.
The day went on and Levi and Ivy continue to
play with Hannah and enjoy some tasty extra cheese pizza
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for dinner. Then, as they held Hannah clean up the
dishes from dinner, they waited anxiously for their parents to
walk through the door. Then once again, Hannah's cell phone buzzed.
Are they on their way? Asked Levi, knowing it must
be as parents, not exactly, Buddy, said Hannah. They won't
be home for a few hours. They said for me
to put you to to bed, and they would for
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sure see you in the morning. What's making them stay
out so long, asked Ivy. Hannah texted back Ivy's question
because she felt it was an answer they deserved to have.
Respet she got said that their all day meeting turned
into dinner with the head writer for the cartoon, where
they were discussing some scripts that they needed completed Suitor
rather than later. Levi and Ivy's parents told Hannah to
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tell the kids that they loved them, to have a
great rest of their night, and they would see them
in the morning. Don't be so upset, kiddos, said Hannah,
sensing how sad Levi and Ivy were. Your parents said
you could have ice cream for dessert if you'd like.
Then Levi said something that he thought he would never say. No, thanks,
I'm not in the mood for ice cream tonight, and
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then he turned around and went upstairs to his room. Yeah,
I don't think ice cream can help us feel better,
added Ivy as she followed Levi up the stairs. Hannah
knew they needed some time and let them hang out
in their rooms for a bit. Levi and Ivy talked
about how they were feeling, and after a few minutes
they walked back downstairs. You know what, Hannah, Ivy and
I talked about everything, and we know mom and dad
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have a lot of work to do because they just
started this new job, said Levi. And days like this
aren't going to happen too many more times. Yep, I'm
sure days like this will only happen once in a while,
added Ivy. So they got this one out of the
way already, and moving forward, everything will be back to normal.
Hannah smiled, happy that Levi and Ivy had talked how
they were feeling and landed on an answer that made
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them feel good. However, being a bit older, Hannah knew
that long days and nights at work were something that
could happen more and more, especially if it's a big
job like writing for a cartoon, and on top of that,
a job that you just started. She decided to quickly
change the subject, asking Levi and Ivy if they wanted
to play a board game. They did, and before they
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all knew it, it was time for bed, Levi and
Ivy drifted off to sleep, and when they woke up
the next morning, they did so with the expectation that
their mom and dad would be waiting downstairs to see them.
They were even more excited that second morning, waking up
ready to share their story ideas with their parents. That
is until they got downstairs and no, Hannah wasn't waiting
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to greet them again, but neither were both their parents. Hi, Mom,
where's dad? Asked Levi as he gave her a hug
in the kitchen. Ivy did the same thing, and they
both sat and down at the kitchen table with their
notebook full of ideas for Captain Couldlam and Super Boom.
We missed you so much yesterday, said Ivy. We're just
so happy that you got that long day out of
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the way, so now we can get back to normal.
Back to normal and share some great writing ideas we
have with you, said Levi with a big smile. So
is dad going to be up soon? Levi and Ivy's
mom smiled and got some breakfast ready for her kids
as she explained what was going on for the day.
So your dad is already up and out of the house,
she said, knowing they weren't going to take that as well.
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What Levi exclaimed? Where is he? Added Ivy? And when
is he coming back? Well, he will be back soon,
but it's going to be another long day for him
and me. Levi and Ivy's mom began, we need to
write an entire episode that has to be reviewed by
the other writers by the end of the week, and
we want to make sure it's amazing because it's our
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first one. So Dad and I will be working at
the house, but we need your help. This was it,
Just what Levi and ive you were waiting for. They
were going to be pulled into help with the story
ideas and writing. Finally, awesome, they both shouted. We have
so many great ideas, like we started telling you the
other day, said Levi. We'll get the best script done
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in no time at all, added Ivy as she started
to flip through the notebooks of ideas in front of
her and Levi. Well, actually, this first script, your dad
and I are going to write by ourselves, said Levi
and Ivey's mom. I'm sorry you too. We were given
a story idea by the head writer. We have to
work off of that, so we don't need your help
just yet. Oh okay, said Levi. Then what are we
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going to do while you're working? How can we help
since we'll need time to concentrate on the script. Dad
went to pick up Grahama to come over and watch
you here, said Levi and Ivey's mom. We thought that
would be best because you'd have all your stuff here
to play with and your friends in the neighborhood. Does
that make sense? Yep, it makes sense, said Ivy. But
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it doesn't make us feel good, whispered Levi to his sister.
Shortly after breakfast was done, Levi and Ivy's dad walked
in with their grandma. They were very happy to see her,
but still disappointed that they couldn't help with any of
the writing. But they knew this was a big deal
for their parents and they wanted to be helpful, and
they assumed that something like this would only happen once
in a while and in no time at all, everything
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would be back to normal, and then their parents would
have time to listen to all their great ideas well.
Unfortunately for Levi and Ivy, that wasn't exactly how it
happened at all. Day after day, Levi and Ivy's parents
were pulled in different directions, all having to do with work.
Day after day, Ivy was taken to karate or art
classes by her friend's parents instead of her own, and
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day after day Levi was driven to soccer or guitar
lessons by his grandma or Hannah's parents. Levi and Ivy
noticed that they weren't seeing their parents as much as
they were used to, and they really missed it. So
did their parents. Yes, their mom and dad made it
to their games, recitals, and other activities, but they often
seemed distracted or had to take calls or answer emails
while they were there. They didn't have meals together all
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the time like they used to, and sometimes bedtime would
come and go without a story. And then there was
their special tradition of ice cream Sunday Sunday. The first
Sunday they missed it, Levi and Ivy let it go
because their parents had just finished up their big first
script and had a long video meeting with all the
other writers to work on some finishing touches. Then the
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second time they missed it, Levi and Ivy gave it
a pass too. They were really proud of their parents
and so excited to someday be involved with what they
were doing that they let it go. But the third
and the fourth time they missed their ice cream Sunday
Sunday was just too much. Levi and Ivy had to
do something. They decided to ask their parents to please
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take a moment to step away from their work and
have a family night in the backyard. Levi and Ivy
made decorations, baked brownies with their grandma, set out games
to play, and even put together a playlist of their
family's favorite songs to play over their outdoor speaker. They
put up some twinkle lights, made some lemonade, and set
up some chairs and a small table in Ivy's garden.
Then they waited, an waited, Then finally their parents walked outside,
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looking tired and a bit stressed out. Mom and Dad,
please come over here and take a seat, said Levi.
You look like you need it, said Ivy. A few
days before this, Levi and Ivy had a talk. They
knew their parents loved them more than anything, and they
knew that everything they did they did for them to
better their lives, to make them happy, and to provide
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them with everything they could possibly ever want. Or need,
and they both understood this new job was one of
those things. It was a wonderful, super cool opportunity, and
they never wanted to make their parents feel bad for
all the work they were doing. They just wanted their
parents to know that they were proud of them, but
also that they missed them. And they hoped it at
their backyard family night that they could all talk and
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work out a solution to this problem because they knew
how much their parents missed them to Levi and Ivy's
parents each took a seat in the garden, but not
before looking at their phones. I'm sorry, but we are
going to have to take those from you, said Ivy.
We are your important meeting tonight. Levi added with a smile,
and it was at that moment that Levi and Ivy's
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parents knew it was time to listen to their kids.
They handed over their phones and took a breath. Levi
and Ivy told their parents everything that was on their minds,
how they missed them, how they were proud of them,
how they were there to help wherever they were needed,
but also how they had to spend some more time together. Well,
thank you for planning all of this said Levi and
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Ivy's mom, with tears in her eyes. We have missed
our normal family routine as much as you. I guess
we were just so distracted by our new jobs that
we just kept going and didn't realize how much time
and how many things had passed by. I completely agree
with your mom, added Levi and Ivy's dad. We're sorry
these last few weeks have been so busy for us.
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Thank you for being such great kids and letting us
do everything we needed to do and to give this
great opportunity all we had to offer. We're always going
to be here for you, mom and dad. But it
hasn't just been a few weeks. It's been a few months,
said Ivy. I know that because some flowers take just
over two months to grow, and we planted these with
Hannah the first day you started writing. Then Ivy turned
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and pointed toward a large group of sunflowers towering over
their heads in the garden. Her mom and dad looked
up an awe, so impressed by what she had grown.
I can't believe it's been that long already, said Levin
Ivy's dad. I'm sorry we missed this and everything else.
The two of you been doing this summer. I'm sorry,
two kids, but I know just how you feel, said
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Levine Ivy's mom. Then they went on to tell their
kids stories of when they were little and their parents
had busy jobs that sometimes got in the way of
their family time. Their parents at one time felt the
same way that Levi and Ivy felt right then, so
they knew what their kids wanted to hear.
Speaker 3 (22:55):
Next.
Speaker 1 (22:57):
Levi and Ivy, you know how much we love our
new job, and we know how much you love our
new jobs, began their dad. I think it's about time
that we take a look at some of your amazing
story ideas and see how we can work them into
some upcoming scripts. You know, all of us working together.
What do you think about that? We would love that,
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shouted Levi and Ivy at the same time, but we'd
love something else even more. Can I take a guess
at what the other thing is? Asked their mom. You
want us to get back to how things were before
we took this new busy job. Levi and Ivy nodded
their heads, but then Levi said, we know it can't
go back to exactly how it was, and that's okay.
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We know you'll find new schedules that work for us
and the new ways to share our time. And we're
excited to add this new job into our family and
all the cool stuff it brings with it. I think
we just need to talk about it how it will
work now without giving up all the family stuff we
already love so much before the new job began. That
sounds great to me, said Levi and Ivy's mom and dad,
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And that night, in Ivy's garden with towering sunflowers overhead, Levi,
Ivy and their parents worked out a new way for
their job to fit perfectly into their family. As days
and weeks and months went on, Levi and Ivy's parents
reworked their schedules so work ended after Levi and Ivy
got home from school, leaving time for activities, games, and
recitals without phone calls or work emails to answer. Levi
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and Ivy also knew that sometimes there would be work
trips or long days if a special project was being
worked on, but they knew that wouldn't be all the time,
and they were told beforehand so it wouldn't be a surprise. Then,
when Levi and Ivy were given the chance to help
their parents with some writing ideas. It was amazing. They
could have not been happier or prouder to help out
and work together as a family. And funny enough, it
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turned out that a great time to have family writing
brainstorming meetings was on Sunday nights, and something that helped
them think of great ideas just happened to be ice
cream Sundays. So with that wonderful tradition back in place,
Levi and Ivy found a new balance in their family.
This balance allow their parents to work to achieve their
dreams while providing for their kids, as well as giving
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everyone the chance to work together and share the creative experience.
And the first time that Levin and Ivy ever saw
one of their story ideas brought to life on their
favorite cartoon, it was just about the best day ever.
But not just because Captain could Blam and super boom
strunk Colonel Kant was super shrinking dust from Mars, but
because they got to work with their mom and dad
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to make it all come to life, proving to Levi
and Ivy that no matter what life throws at them,
their family will always be first. Thanks for joining us today,
we hope you enjoyed the story and learned a little
something too.
Speaker 2 (25:40):
And since we know everyone has their own story, we'd
love to hear yours.
Speaker 1 (25:44):
If you have an idea for a Lively Lowis story,
leave a comment on our Apple Podcast review page with
five stars, your idea, and your little one's name.
Speaker 3 (25:52):
Then maybe I'm next to thank you will be with.
Speaker 2 (25:56):
You until our next story time hangout gank friends, I mean,
we
Speaker 3 (26:00):
Can't wait to share another fun, Lively Lewis story with you.
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