The Cat Has My Tongue!

I woke up this morning. I was not feeling good. My head hurt, and my eyes felt like glue. There was green stuff in my nose. I was sure I was getting sick.
My mom came in to wake me up, “Time to get out of bed, Sweet Pea.”
I nodded. I tried to smile, but my mouth was not working. I rolled over and groaned. “Are you okay?” my mom asked.
I gave her those sad eyes. My mouth opened, but nothing came out.
“Sweet Pea, what is the matter with you. You do not look good. I think something is very wrong.”
I shook my head. Grabbing a pencil I wrote her a note. This is what it said.

• Mom,
• I think I am sick. My eyes hurt and my tongue is broken.
• Can you get me a new tongue at the store?

Mom laughed. She sat on my bed. She laughed again.
“What is so funny?” I wrote.
“I guess it is time to go to the doctor. It looks like the cat has your tongue!” she said. We both smiled.