Grandad was fast asleep in his armchair. He was snoring very loudly. Zac was sitting at the table with his tin of watercolour paints and his colouring book.
‘Grandma,’ said Zac, ‘can you stop Grandad snoring please?’
Grandma gave him a little shake. Grandad made a huffing sound, then the snoring stopped.
Zac went back to his colouring then suddenly Grandad started snoring again. ‘Oh no!’ cried Zac.
He jumped down from his chair, walked over to Grandad and prodded him. He kept snoring. Zac put his hand over Grandad’s mouth. That didn’t work either so he tried squeezing Grandad’s nose. That just made it worse.
He took one of Grandad’s slippers off and tried tickling his foot. No.
‘You won’t stop him’ said Grandma as she got up and walked out to the kitchen. Suddenly Zac had a fantastic idea!
First, he brushed some red paint on Grandad’s cheeks, then some yellow paint on his nose. Then he painted black glasses around his eyes a black beard on his chin! He was still snoring his head off!
Grandma came back in the room with a tray of tea and biscuits. When she saw Grandad she yelped and almost dropped the tray! Then she started laughing and so did Zac.
All the commotion woke Grandpa up. ‘Have you finished your painting Zac?’ he asked.
‘Yes Grandad’ chuckled Zac.
‘What are you both laughing at?’ he yawned.
‘Nothing!’ said Zac and Grandma together.
‘Grandad’ said Zac, ‘can you take me to the swings, please? My friends will all be there’
‘Okay, come on then’ said Grandad.
Previously A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y
Tomorrow –
Wednesday is prompt day at Friday Fictioneers! Normal service will be resumed.
In 2018 – My Friend Rosey hijacked my blog!
In 2017 – In Amble Bay dear old Arthur passed away
So, that’s it! Tomorrow is the first of May, pinch bum day – at least, it was when I was at school! Thank you so much for reading my stories and for entertaining me with your alphabet of posts during April. I’m not sure if I’ll do it again next year, maybe five years of taking part are enough particularly as the number of flash fiction writers taking part has gone from lots and lots to very very few! I’m off for one last play in the park….coming?
Bravo, Keith. What a delightful month!
Thanks Violet for sticking with me all the way.
What a cute story!
I’m sad to post my last story tonight!
It’s a huge commitment but well worth the effort! Cheers Jeanne.
That boy’s going to grow up to be another Russell Gayer.
Two Russell Gayers? Ooo-err!
Grandpa is up for some good time there. Missed catching up on your A-Z stories, Keith. Guess I will eventually. But my all time favourite will always be the unabashed, lovely lass Rosey.
Bravo Keith! You nailed it like always.
See you on the other side soon! 🙂 #WordlessWednesday maybe.
Rosey is a bit miffed that I’ve gone a month without mentioning her, particularly as she was the star of the show last year! It’ll be good to get back to normal,
A delightful story. I wouldn’t want to be in the grandpa’s shoes.
Nor me – hopefully he’ll see the funny side! Thanks Sadje
You’re welcome 😊. Now you should at least publish them as an e book
We’ll see! Maybe, just maybe!
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Keith,
You had me smiling and giggling with this story. Poor Grandpa is going to be quite surprised when he looks in the mirror. Hopefully, he’s a kind and gentle grandpa and won’t lose his stack. I rather hope you continue with the A2Z challenge next year. I think your stories are such a delight. I’m not much of flash fiction reader…come to think of it I’m not much of reader other than of blogs. The point is most stuff is too involved but your tales are sweet and simple always bringing a smile to my face. You really have a gift! It’s been such fun sharing the 10th blogfest with you and congratulations on a fine job!
A2Z Little Mermaid art sketch ‘Zeus’
I’d like to think he took it well! As you say, much of the fiction has been lengthy and sometimes serialised which I’ve found from my many years of blogging, puts people off reading, including me! Next year? We’ll see. Thank you so much for entertaining me with your Little Mermaid sketches. Simply delightful.
Nothing like starting my morning with a good laugh. Congrats on finishing the challenge. It was very entertaining, as are all of your posts.
I’m pleased to have been of service Denise! Thank you so much.
Only grandma has the knack of stopping grandpa’s snoring. Now Zac and grandpa will enjoy at the swings. Congratulations on completing the Challenge and being regular on my blog.
Thanks so much. I’ve thoroughly enjoyed my visits to your delightfully different posts this month.
What a great story to end off with! You did a great job. I have enjoyed your little children’s stories so very much!
That’s so kind of you, thank you so much.
Your stories are so much fun, i hope you do it next year, too.
This reminds me of what a friend and her sister once did to their grandpa in a similar situation. He got up from the nap in the chair and didn’t realize they’d played beauty shop and put tiny pink bows all through his hair and very long white beard. He went to the gas station and came home not understanding why everyone had looked at him so oddly!
Pretty well the same then! I hope he took it well.
Well done! It made me chuckle.
…as I hoped it would! Thanks Sascha for following my stories and for entertaining me with your contributions to the challenge.
Poor grandpa doesn’t know what he’s getting into…
A lovely string of stories this month 🙂 Thank you!
The Multicolored Diary
He’s about to find out! Thanks so much for reading my tales during the Challenge. It was much appreciated.
Congratulations on reaching Z! Whether you decide to go another year or not, you’ve had a great series.
Black and White: Z is for Ziz
That’s most kind of you Anne, thank you.
I teased my dad about his snoring and he joked, “I don’t snore. I stayed up all night one night to see if I snored and I didn’t.”
Wonderful posts again this year! And I hope you’ll continue.
Good for Dad! Next year? We’ll see!
I love your stories! This one is cute as the others 😉 Great theme!
Thank you so much.
Oh, Grandad got “punked” good that time. Since Grandma laughed, too, at least Zak won’t get in trouble for painting his face. You have taken us on quite a ride with all your fun stories this month, Keith. Thank for all the entertaining tales. I hope you find a good publisher for them.
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Z is for Zulu Warrior in Belgium?
Gail, I can’t than you enough for following my stories and for your generous comments.
Zac is such a cute little rascal. Loved this story and all your stories for this year’s AtoZ Challenge. Congratulations Keith 🙂
That’s so kind of you Shilpa
Congratulations on finishing the challenge and with such wonderful stories. I do hope you keep writing them.
Thanks so much, I fully intend to.
Naughty naughty Zac!
🙂
Just a bit!
I’m still smiling…loved it! Congrats on a hugely successful A-Z challenge.
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A to Z Microfiction: Zebra
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That’s so kind of you Donna, thank you.
your short story is good.
Thank you so much