Ida Nielsen

When I woke up this morning in our home in Copenhagen, Denmark, I found a note on the kitchen table. It said, "Look under your pillow for a sweet surprise!" I couldn't believe it! What could it be? I'm only 7 years old, and surprises are the best!

I ran to my room and lifted my pillow, expecting to find candy or a toy. But instead, I found another note that said, "Check the bathroom for a clue!"

I hurried to the bathroom and looked around. Then I saw it – a rubber duck floating in the bathtub with a note tied to its neck. The note said, "Follow the rainbow to find your surprise!"

I scratched my head, wondering where the rainbow could be. Then I remembered the big rainbow sticker on my bedroom window! I raced back to my room and looked out the window. Sure enough, there was a rainbow stretching across the sky.

Excitedly, I ran downstairs and out into the garden. And there, hidden behind a flowerpot, was a jar filled with colorful gummy bears! I couldn't believe my luck. What a sweet surprise!

I rushed back inside to show Mom and Dad. They smiled and hugged me, happy to see how excited I was. We all sat together and enjoyed the gummy bears, laughing and joking as we shared our special surprise together. It was a morning I would never forget!