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Valentiny Contest: A Name So Sweet

2/12/2017

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It's time for Susanna Leonard Hill's 2nd Annual Valentiny Writing Contest! The challenge: write a 214-word Valentine story appropriate for children in which someone is confused. Check out my entry below, then visit Susanna's blog to read more! 
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A NAME SO SWEET
by Amanda Sincavage
211 words
 
It’s Valentine’s Day, but I’m not in the mood to make cards.
It all started when mom called me Sugar Plum.
Then, Daddy called me his little peach.
Now I’m Grandma’s sweet puddin and Grandpa’s little pear.
 
Do they want to eat me?
 
I sneak into my sister’s room and look in her big mirror to be sure I’m still a kid.
Yep! Two arms, two legs, a body, and head.
Why don’t they call me by my name?
It’s a good name, a strong name. I’m named after…
 
“Hey, you slippery little noodle! Get out of my room!” my sister screams.
I slam into my brother outside the door. “Watch where you’re going, Cheeseball!”
 
“I’M NOT FOOD!” I yell. “Am I?”
My mom hands me a box of candy hearts and calls me, “Sassafras!” 
 
The first two hearts from the box say, “Yummy” and “Sugar Pie.”
I eat them anyway. Their sweetness makes me feel better.

Hey, maybe that’s why my family calls me sugary names!
I am pretty sweet, and there are worst things I could be called – like Noodle, Cheeseball, and Sassafras (whatever that is).
 
I’m ready to make my Valentines and know just what to write:
Happy Valentine’s Day.
I love you berry much!
Love, Maple (syrup)
35 Comments
Maria Marshall link
2/12/2017 04:38:41 pm

Cute. Nothing like the nicknames family's make up. Good Luck

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Amanda
2/13/2017 08:24:32 pm

Thanks for reading Maria!

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Angie Hawkins link
2/13/2017 06:34:48 am

Love the nicknames! Good Luck and Happy Valentine's Day, Sugar! :)

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Amanda
2/13/2017 08:25:09 pm

Ha - love it Angie! Thanks for stopping by.

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Gregory E. Bray link
2/13/2017 08:56:54 am

What a sweet story that made me hungry. Good luck!

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Amanda
2/13/2017 08:26:53 pm

Thanks Gregory!

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Jilanne Hoffmann
2/13/2017 09:38:36 am

I laughed out loud when I read, "Do they want to eat me?" Very unexpected. Love the story! Good luck in the competition!

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Amanda
2/13/2017 08:28:26 pm

Thanks Jilanne! I always wonder what my daughter thinks when I say, "I'm gonna eat you up!"

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Gabi Snyder link
2/13/2017 09:02:36 pm

Fun story! I'm glad she learned to embrace all her sweet nicknames!

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Amanda
2/15/2017 06:41:31 am

Thanks Gabi!

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Katelyn Aronson link
2/14/2017 01:47:41 am

Adorable! I love how we are wondering what her name is until the very end, only to find out that it is "Maple!" Too cute. Lots of Luck to you, Amanda Jane!

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Amanda
2/15/2017 06:42:21 am

Thanks for stopping by Katelyn! Glad you enjoyed the touch of suspense!

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Colleen Murphy link
2/14/2017 04:28:05 am

So many nicknames! I like how she comes to terms with the names and decides they are not so bad after all. Well done and good luck!

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Amanda
2/15/2017 06:43:04 am

Thanks Colleen!

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Kimberly Delude
2/14/2017 01:38:33 pm

Very cute! I love how she had to double check in the mirror that she was still a girl.

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Amanda
2/15/2017 06:43:56 am

Oh the things we misunderstand when we are kids! Thanks for reading Kimberly!

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Traci Bold link
2/14/2017 05:02:32 pm

Amanda,

I like your sweet and clever story. Poor Maple always being compared to or called food. Could be worse. I'm glad she realizes her name is special just like she is. I also love the suspense of not knowing her name until the end.

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Amanda
2/15/2017 06:45:22 am

Thanks Traci! It could definitely be worse - one of my nicknames was Manders - not a favorite.

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JEN Garrett link
2/15/2017 07:20:28 am

Poor Maple, hee hee! What a darling! Family sure can get creative with the nicknames, can't they? :)

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Amanda
2/15/2017 08:26:19 pm

Oh yes, friends too! Thanks for stopping by JEN.

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Lynn A. Davidson link
2/15/2017 08:18:35 am

The ending made me go awwwwww. This is a sweet story (no pun intended). I wish you well with it.

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Amanda
2/15/2017 08:27:13 pm

So glad the ending resonated with you! I love puns!

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Jill Proctor
2/15/2017 12:19:34 pm

Very cute and clever! I love all the names you chose! Good luck, Amanda!

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Amanda
2/15/2017 08:29:55 pm

Thanks for reading Jill!

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Cathy Ballou Mealey link
2/15/2017 01:49:50 pm

Aww..the origin of nicknames, food or otherwise, can be very mysterious! This was sweet and cute. Bravo!

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Amanda
2/15/2017 08:28:34 pm

I have never been so aware of nicknames and pet names as I have since my daughter was born. Thanks for reading, Cathy!

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Vivian Kirkfield link
2/16/2017 09:06:53 pm

Amanda...I really loved this one. My husband still calls our daughter 'Pooch'...I called her Pumpkin...nicknames can be really funny...and I love that you made a story about it. Well done!

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Amanda
2/25/2017 01:51:23 pm

Thanks Vivian! We cycle through so many with my daughter. There is a great board book (part of a series) by Joyce Wan - You Are My Cupcake - that my daughter and I love!

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David McMullin link
2/17/2017 04:13:05 pm

This is adorable and funny. What a creative story. I love food nicknames.

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Amanda Sincavage
2/25/2017 01:53:56 pm

Thanks David. I just can't help myself with the nicknames for my toddler. We ask her, "Are you my....[insert food here]?" My latest favorite is banana split and string bean!

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Susanna Leonard Hill link
2/18/2017 03:44:59 pm

Cute, Amanda! Love all the sweet nicknames, perfect for Valentines Day! :) And your clever little MC's response :) Thanks so much for joining in the Valentiny fun!

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Amanda
2/25/2017 01:55:13 pm

Thank YOU Susanna for hosting! This was one of my favorite entries that I've written for your contests!

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Joanne Roberts link
2/20/2017 05:51:42 pm

LOL "Slippery little noodle" Definitely using that one!

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Amanda
2/25/2017 01:55:58 pm

Thanks Joanne! Feel free!

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Ava Bryan link
12/28/2020 06:29:13 pm

Hi great readding your blog

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