Milo the Mouse and the Week with Grandma and Grandpa - A Children's Story

Milo the Mouse and the Week with Grandma and Grandpa

By Bill Conley
America’s Favorite Children’s Storyteller

Moral of the Story:

Sometimes new experiences feel scary at first, but love always surrounds you.
Even when Mom and Dad are away, your heart stays connected to them.
Grandma and Grandpa bring comfort, fun, and stories that fill your days with laughter. Change can be exciting when we open our hearts to it. Love doesn’t take a break; it just grows in new directions. Every hug, every call, and every “I love you” keeps families close. Being brave means trusting that everything will be okay. And when Mom and Dad return, your heart feels even bigger, with love for them and Grandma and Grandpa.

In a cozy little burrow beneath the maple tree lived Milo the Mouse, a cheerful, curious little fellow who loved bedtime stories, peanut-butter crackers, and cuddling with his parents every night before bed.

One sunny morning, while they were all eating breakfast, Mom and Dad Mouse sat down beside Milo with big smiles on their faces.

“Milo,” Mom said softly, “Daddy and I have something to tell you.”

Milo’s whiskers twitched. “What is it?”

Dad smiled. “Next week, we’re going on a little trip for work. We’ll only be gone for a few days.”

Milo’s eyes widened. “A trip? But… you won’t be here? Who’s going to tuck me in? Who’s going to make me my bedtime snack?”

Mom gently held his paw. “Grandma and Grandpa Mouse are going to stay here with you. They’ll sleep in our room, make your favorite pancakes, and take you to the park.”

Milo’s tummy fluttered. He loved Grandma and Grandpa, but the idea of Mom and Dad leaving made his heart feel heavy.

“I don’t want you to go,” he whispered.

Mom kissed his forehead. “Oh, sweetheart, we’ll call you every night. And we’ll be home before you know it.”

Dad nodded. “You’re going to have so much fun with Grandma and Grandpa. They tell the best stories!”

But that night, as Milo curled up in bed, he couldn’t help but feel nervous. He tried to imagine the house without Mom and Dad, and it felt… strange.

When the big day came, Mom and Dad packed their suitcases and gave Milo extra-long hugs.

“Be brave, little buddy,” said Dad. “We love you so much.”

“We’ll see you soon!” said Mom, blowing a kiss as they drove away.

Grandma and Grandpa waved from the porch. “All right, young mouse,” Grandma said cheerfully, “who’s ready for pancakes shaped like stars?”

Milo couldn’t help but smile a little. “Me!”

That first day, Grandma and Grandpa kept him busy. They went for a walk to the meadow, baked cookies shaped like hearts, and painted pictures for Mom and Dad.

At bedtime, Grandpa told one of his famous stories about when he was a young mouse who accidentally tried to sneak a walnut bigger than his head into the house. Milo giggled so hard he forgot to feel sad.

Before he went to sleep, Grandma held the phone so Milo could talk to Mom and Dad. “Hi, sweetie!” Mom said through the speaker. “How’s our big boy?”

Milo smiled. “I miss you, but I had pancakes, and we baked cookies, and Grandpa told a funny story!”

Dad laughed. “Sounds like you’re having a great time!”

“I guess I am,” Milo said shyly.

Every day brought new adventures.

On Tuesday, Grandma taught him how to make daisy chains in the yard.
On Wednesday, Grandpa took him fishing at the little pond nearby.
On Thursday, they built a fort in the living room and watched the stars through the window.

Every night, Milo talked to Mom and Dad before bed. They listened to his stories, and each time, his smile grew a little bigger.

By Friday, he had completely forgotten to feel worried.

That afternoon, Grandma and Grandpa helped him make a big banner that said WELCOME HOME, MOM AND DAD! They decorated it with little hearts and tiny paw prints.

When the day finally came, Milo heard the sound of the car pulling up outside. He dashed to the door, waving his paws.

“Mom! Dad!” he squeaked. “You’re home!”

Mom scooped him up, laughing. “Oh, my little Milo! We missed you so much!”

Dad hugged them both. “Looks like you had a great time!”

Milo grinned. “It was the best week ever! Grandma and Grandpa made pancakes and told stories, and we made a banner, and I wasn’t scared anymore!”

Mom smiled through happy tears. “We’re so proud of you.”

Grandma winked. “He’s quite the little helper.”

That night, as the family sat together by the fireplace, Milo leaned against his parents and whispered, “I love you, Mom and Dad. But I love Grandma and Grandpa too.”

Mom smiled and kissed his ear. “That’s the beautiful thing about love, sweetheart; there’s always enough to go around.”

And from that night on, whenever Mom and Dad went away, Milo didn’t feel scared. He just felt grateful for parents who loved him, grandparents who cared for him, and a heart that had room for both.

Poem:

When Mom and Dad must go away,
Love still fills your everyday.
Grandma’s hugs and Grandpa’s cheer,
Keep you safe while they’re not near.
Stories, laughter, songs, and fun,
Make the days a shining sun.
When they come home, the love you share,
Shows family love is everywhere.

Questions for Discussion:

1.     Why was Milo nervous when he found out his parents were leaving?

2.     What helped Milo feel better while they were away?

3.     How did spending time with Grandma and Grandpa make Milo’s heart grow?