Turning on the Christmas Lights

Jared was walking out the door. As he turned toward the sidewalk his mom
asked what seemed liked the hundredth time,” Are you sure you don’t want to put up the Christmas lights with us.” “No mom, I’m planning to go to the arcade this evening.” His mom sighed” okay.” and Jared started his walk down the sidewalk. As he was walking a cool breeze rushed on his face. He loved winter, especially today because today was the day to go outside. He passed by John's house and to his surprise he was helping his family decorate the house for Christmas. John was on the porch untangling the long strings of Christmas lights. “Hey John!” he said to get his attention. John looked up from what he was doing and ran up to him. “Hi Jared, where are you going?” Said John. “ I’m going to the arcade and I was kind of wondering if you wanted to come with me.” Said Jared. “ Nah, I want to help my family put up the Christmas lights.” Said John. “ I thought you said you didn’t like to decorate the house with your family." Said Jared. “ Yea I know, but just looking at those lights just makes me want to put them up everywhere so I couldn’t resist. “ Said John “ All right, but the arcade won’t be as fun without you.” said Jared. “ Sorry but the lights are calling me.” Said John. “ Well, all right” Said Jared and walked on.

He passed by Julie, Joe, and Jennifer’s house and to his surprise they were also helping their family put up the decorations. He felt bad, so bad that the weather didn’t cheer him up. He couldn’t stand it; all his friends were helping their family put up decorations and not him! He turned around and ran back home. When he finally got there his dad said, “ Hey, you are just in time to turn on the Christmas lights. I was just about to do it without you.” He gave the switch to Jared. Jared looked down at it and smiled. He was glad he ran back home because at that moment he realized that his family was more important to him than anything. He flipped the switch and the lights came on.