WEBVTT - Making Time For Everything 0:00:00.400 --> 0:00:02.680 Welcome in everyone to Lively Lewis Stories. 0:00:03.000 --> 0:00:05.760 That's right, We're back with even more awesome adventures with 0:00:05.840 --> 0:00:06.640 Levi and Ivy. 0:00:06.920 --> 0:00:09.639 Set your storytime meter too fun and get ready to 0:00:09.720 --> 0:00:10.920 join the Lively Lewis crew. 0:00:11.080 --> 0:00:13.840 All you need is your imagination and we go. 0:00:14.920 --> 0:00:20.200 I can't wait. 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Do you think someday 0:00:56.200 --> 0:00:58.120 we'll get to be in the cartoon like mom and 0:00:58.240 --> 0:01:00.240 Dad can write us into an episode and we'll get 0:01:00.240 --> 0:01:03.360 to fly around with Captain KaBlam and super Boom, saving 0:01:03.400 --> 0:01:05.759 the world from menacing monsters that want to take away 0:01:05.840 --> 0:01:10.080 recess and make candy illegal, like like Colonel Cant, who's 0:01:10.120 --> 0:01:13.240 always telling Captain Kublam and super Bloom what they can't do. 0:01:14.160 --> 0:01:16.119 We've I looked up at Ivy from his giant ice 0:01:16.200 --> 0:01:19.279 cream treat. He'd never had that thought before and suddenly 0:01:19.360 --> 0:01:21.680 got very excited of thinking of being a superhero with 0:01:21.760 --> 0:01:26.399 his sister. That would be so amazing, shouted Levi, accidentally 0:01:26.520 --> 0:01:28.760 flinging sprinkles on his mom and dad as he stretched 0:01:28.760 --> 0:01:30.920 out his arms pretending to soar through the sky with 0:01:31.000 --> 0:01:34.520 his favorite superheroes. We could be in the episode where 0:01:34.520 --> 0:01:38.720 they finally catch Colonel can't, shouted Ivy, accidentally dropping us 0:01:38.720 --> 0:01:40.600 to slip cream on the floor as she pretended to 0:01:40.680 --> 0:01:43.320 take down the elusive villain with the best squad of 0:01:43.400 --> 0:01:47.200 superhumans this side of Saturn. Then we can get a 0:01:47.280 --> 0:01:50.360 spinoff cartoon and our pictures on backpacks and water bottles 0:01:50.400 --> 0:01:53.640 and our very own video game and stuff toys, ask Levi, 0:01:53.800 --> 0:01:56.600 going on and on. At this point, Levi and Ivy 0:01:56.680 --> 0:01:58.880 were so far into their own imaginations about what their 0:01:58.920 --> 0:02:01.200 new parents' job could turn into that their mom and 0:02:01.280 --> 0:02:03.760 dad couldn't do anything more than wipe the sprinkles off 0:02:03.800 --> 0:02:06.120 themselves and wait for a break in the conversation to 0:02:06.160 --> 0:02:10.239 add in a small dose of much needed reality. Hey 0:02:10.440 --> 0:02:13.760 kids called out Levin Ivy's mom, but they didn't hear 0:02:13.880 --> 0:02:16.200 her over their conversation about how they would take down 0:02:16.280 --> 0:02:20.200 Colonel can't Hey kids call out Levin Ivy's dad. Just 0:02:20.240 --> 0:02:23.680 a bit louder? Who wants more ice cream? That last 0:02:23.680 --> 0:02:25.639 part was enough to get Leevin and Ivy's attention for 0:02:25.880 --> 0:02:27.519 just long enough so their dad could tell them that 0:02:27.600 --> 0:02:30.160 they may be going a bit too far. We love 0:02:30.240 --> 0:02:32.320 that you too, are so excited that your mom and 0:02:32.360 --> 0:02:34.839 I took the job writing for your favorite cartoon, began 0:02:34.960 --> 0:02:38.160 Levine Ivy's dad. That was one of the biggest reasons 0:02:38.200 --> 0:02:40.959 that we did it. But we have show topics that 0:02:41.080 --> 0:02:43.239 we have to follow, and we can't just write in 0:02:43.320 --> 0:02:47.079 brand new characters anytime we want, at least not right 0:02:47.160 --> 0:02:50.600 in the beginning, interrupted Levin and Ivy's mom as she 0:02:50.639 --> 0:02:52.640 could see the looks on her kid's face is quickly 0:02:52.760 --> 0:02:56.600 changed from excited and hopeful too disappointed and sad. No 0:02:56.760 --> 0:02:58.640 need to be sad, though you two can help us 0:02:58.680 --> 0:03:01.040 with some story ideas at some point point, and maybe 0:03:01.120 --> 0:03:03.880 one day, if everything works out, we can talk about 0:03:03.880 --> 0:03:06.760 adding two new superheroes into the mix, said Levi and 0:03:06.800 --> 0:03:11.519 Ivy's dad, reassuringly, you two have great imaginations and I'm 0:03:11.639 --> 0:03:13.880 sure you can help us out a lot, said their mom. 0:03:14.760 --> 0:03:16.600 This is a really big deal for your dad and I, 0:03:16.840 --> 0:03:20.600 and we'll need your help too. Levi and Ivy were 0:03:20.639 --> 0:03:22.880 all smiles again after hearing that they were was a 0:03:23.000 --> 0:03:25.959 possibility of sometime being in their favorite cartoon with Captain 0:03:25.960 --> 0:03:29.359 Coublam and Super Boom, but until then they would be 0:03:29.440 --> 0:03:33.000 happy to just work behind the scenes. Okay, now that 0:03:33.080 --> 0:03:35.120 we've all got our smiles back, let's finish up our 0:03:35.160 --> 0:03:37.720 celebration ice cream and get back home, said Levi's mom 0:03:37.760 --> 0:03:39.840 as she finished up her chocolate chip cookie deal Sunday. 0:03:41.280 --> 0:03:43.320 Once back at home, Levi and Ivy were getting ready 0:03:43.360 --> 0:03:45.600 for bed, still talking about what it would be like 0:03:45.640 --> 0:03:48.320 to be in their favorite cartoon. Their parents heard their 0:03:48.400 --> 0:03:51.080 kids excited conversation and had a conversation of their own. 0:03:52.000 --> 0:03:54.640 They knew this job would be amazing and a great 0:03:54.720 --> 0:03:57.560 experience for both of them. However, as they talked more 0:03:57.640 --> 0:03:59.800 and more with the other writers for the cartoon. They 0:04:00.000 --> 0:04:02.240 started to realize just how much work they would be doing, 0:04:03.160 --> 0:04:06.320 longer hours, working on weekends, and even traveling since they 0:04:06.360 --> 0:04:09.119 lived pretty far from where the show was created. We're 0:04:09.160 --> 0:04:11.920 all part of what they had signed up for. You 0:04:12.120 --> 0:04:13.800 think the kids will be okay with all the extra 0:04:13.880 --> 0:04:16.760 work we have to do, right, asked Levi and Ivy's 0:04:16.760 --> 0:04:19.680 mom to her husband. Sure you heard how over the 0:04:19.760 --> 0:04:22.520 moon excited they were about our writing job, replied Levi 0:04:22.600 --> 0:04:25.640 and Ivy's dad. They'll totally understand that we need to 0:04:25.680 --> 0:04:27.760 put our best foot forward, and that means that we 0:04:27.880 --> 0:04:30.320 may not be around as much. But we're doing all 0:04:30.400 --> 0:04:32.760 this for them, and I know it will calm down 0:04:32.800 --> 0:04:34.920 once we get the hang of it. I guess you're right, 0:04:35.480 --> 0:04:37.919 said Levi and Ivy's mom, trying her hardest to believe 0:04:37.960 --> 0:04:40.640 what he was saying. She really hoped they could find 0:04:40.680 --> 0:04:42.760 a good balance with their new jobs and their wonderful 0:04:42.800 --> 0:04:45.800 family life. After all, family was everything to Levi and 0:04:45.839 --> 0:04:49.360 Ivy's parents, and Levi and Ivy too. They always made 0:04:49.400 --> 0:04:52.200 time for each other, supporting each other at their games, activities, 0:04:52.279 --> 0:04:55.720 and never missed ice cream Sunday Sunday. It was their 0:04:55.720 --> 0:04:58.000 favorite way to end the week, and they couldn't imagine 0:04:58.000 --> 0:05:01.440 it any other way. The very next morning, Levi and 0:05:01.480 --> 0:05:03.960 Ivy woke up extra early, even though it was summer 0:05:04.040 --> 0:05:06.040 break from school. They had just too much on their 0:05:06.080 --> 0:05:08.800 mind to stay in bed. They raced downstairs with a 0:05:08.839 --> 0:05:11.159 notebook filled with ideas that they had written down before 0:05:11.160 --> 0:05:13.880 they went to bed the night before. As they ran 0:05:13.960 --> 0:05:16.040 down the stairs, they shouted ideas back and forth to 0:05:16.080 --> 0:05:18.840 each other. They couldn't wait to share them with their parents. 0:05:20.040 --> 0:05:23.600 So in an upcoming episode, maybe Captain Coblam can take 0:05:23.640 --> 0:05:25.760 his sky racer and fly it to Mars and gather 0:05:25.880 --> 0:05:28.599 up some super shrinking dust to toss on Colonel Camp, 0:05:29.360 --> 0:05:35.040 exclaimed Levi, perfect replied Ivy. Colonel Camp won't be able 0:05:35.080 --> 0:05:37.440 to get up to his normal villain mischief if he's 0:05:37.520 --> 0:05:41.279 only two inches tall. Oh oh in And in another episode, 0:05:41.560 --> 0:05:44.320 maybe super Boom can build a new sky racer that 0:05:44.480 --> 0:05:47.080 goes super fast and can outrun any villain before they 0:05:47.160 --> 0:05:49.200 carry out their plans to take away all their chocolate 0:05:49.600 --> 0:05:53.840 or band silly dancing. I love that, said Levi as 0:05:53.880 --> 0:05:57.880 he high five the sister before they ran into the kitchen. Mom, Dad, 0:05:58.120 --> 0:06:00.400 we have so many great ideas for you to write about, 0:06:00.720 --> 0:06:02.800 shouted Levi before he stopped in his track and he 0:06:02.920 --> 0:06:05.720 entered the kitchen. Yeah they're so good, it'll be hard 0:06:05.720 --> 0:06:07.599 for you to pick which one to write about first, 0:06:07.960 --> 0:06:12.240 said Ivy as she slid to a stock behind Levi. Hi, guys, 0:06:12.880 --> 0:06:15.480 said their babysitter Hannah. I know you were expecting to 0:06:15.520 --> 0:06:17.680 see your parents. However, they had to head out to 0:06:17.720 --> 0:06:19.840 a super early morning meeting with a writer from the 0:06:19.880 --> 0:06:22.719 new cartoon they're working on, who was only in town today. 0:06:23.240 --> 0:06:25.200 They got the call last night after you two went 0:06:25.240 --> 0:06:27.200 to sleep, and called me right after they found out, 0:06:27.440 --> 0:06:29.360 so I could be here to babysit when you woke up. 0:06:30.000 --> 0:06:32.440 So it'll be fun time with Hannah today. Doesn't that 0:06:32.480 --> 0:06:35.279 sound awesome? Levi and Ivy had to take a minute 0:06:35.279 --> 0:06:38.080 to process everything Hannah was telling them. They finally took 0:06:38.120 --> 0:06:40.200 it all in as they felt their excitement level dropping. 0:06:40.839 --> 0:06:42.640 I mean, don't get them wrong, Hannah was the best 0:06:42.680 --> 0:06:46.400 babysitter around, but their parents never worked on Mondays, at 0:06:46.480 --> 0:06:49.360 least they didn't used to, and they were just so 0:06:49.440 --> 0:06:54.200 excited to talk to them about their ideas for the cartoon. Yeah, 0:06:54.320 --> 0:06:58.080 we're super excited to see you, Hannah said Levi unconvincingly. 0:06:59.040 --> 0:07:01.560 But you were expecting to see your parents, said Hannah, 0:07:01.640 --> 0:07:04.120 and I totally understand the feeling you're having. It's like 0:07:04.200 --> 0:07:05.920 when I thought we were having pizza one day for 0:07:06.000 --> 0:07:08.560 school lunch, and instead they switched it last minute to 0:07:08.640 --> 0:07:11.240 fish Dicks, still one of my favorites. But it took 0:07:11.280 --> 0:07:13.119 me a little while to warm up to the idea 0:07:13.200 --> 0:07:16.560 because I was looking forward to pizza. So I guess 0:07:16.640 --> 0:07:19.200 that makes you fish Dicks, said Ivy, trying to bring 0:07:19.240 --> 0:07:22.000 a little humor to the situation and cheer herself and Levi. 0:07:23.120 --> 0:07:26.920 But it didn't work. Hannah laughed, however, and God started 0:07:26.960 --> 0:07:29.840 making Levi and Ivy some breakfast. So what were you 0:07:29.840 --> 0:07:32.480 guys talking about when you ran in here, asked Hannah. 0:07:33.000 --> 0:07:35.760 Something about story ideas for that cartoon your parents are 0:07:35.760 --> 0:07:39.680 writing for. Levi and Ivy nodded their heads. It's our 0:07:39.800 --> 0:07:42.240 favorite cartoon and we're really excited that our mom and 0:07:42.360 --> 0:07:45.600 dad will be writing for it. Ivy began. We were 0:07:45.640 --> 0:07:48.120 excited to share some ideas with them because they said 0:07:48.160 --> 0:07:50.200 we could help them with a little bit of the ideas. 0:07:51.680 --> 0:07:55.000 Oh yeah, you too, are super duper creative, said Hannah. 0:07:55.680 --> 0:07:57.840 They were lucky to have you around, but this is 0:07:57.960 --> 0:07:59.600 just one day. I'm sure you can fill them in 0:07:59.600 --> 0:08:01.840 when they get at home. They shouldn't be gone that long. 0:08:03.640 --> 0:08:06.440 You're right, answered Levi as he looked at Ivy, trying 0:08:06.480 --> 0:08:08.400 to make her smile. Mom and dad will be home 0:08:08.520 --> 0:08:10.360 soon enough, and then we can tell them all about 0:08:10.360 --> 0:08:12.760 our story ideas. But for now, let's just have some 0:08:12.840 --> 0:08:17.120 fun with Hannah. You're right, Levi, said Ivy as she 0:08:17.160 --> 0:08:19.120 began to eat her cereal and talk about what fun 0:08:19.200 --> 0:08:21.000 things they could do together while they waited for their 0:08:21.040 --> 0:08:25.240 parents to get home. After breakfast, Levi and Ivy quickly 0:08:25.280 --> 0:08:28.120 got changed and ran off into the backyard. Hannah had 0:08:28.120 --> 0:08:30.280 brought over some seeds for them to plant and Ivy's garden. 0:08:30.720 --> 0:08:33.400 Ivy loved gardening and spent lots of time among her 0:08:33.440 --> 0:08:36.040 flowers and veggies, making sure they were growing big and strong. 0:08:36.720 --> 0:08:38.760 Hannah knew this and had brought over some some flower 0:08:38.800 --> 0:08:42.240 seeds that they started planning right away. I can't wait 0:08:42.320 --> 0:08:44.040 to see what these look like in a couple of months, 0:08:44.200 --> 0:08:46.360 said Hannah. They'll look amazing. 0:08:46.520 --> 0:08:47.079 I just know it. 0:08:47.320 --> 0:08:51.040 You're a great gardener, Ivy, thank you, Ivy said, as 0:08:51.160 --> 0:08:55.080 she watered her freshly planted seeds. Levi then suggested they 0:08:55.160 --> 0:08:58.360 play tag, so they did. Ivy then suggested they rode 0:08:58.360 --> 0:09:01.600 their bikes, so they did. Hannah then suggested that they 0:09:01.679 --> 0:09:05.480 do some chalk drawing, so they did. The morning was 0:09:05.520 --> 0:09:07.960 moving on quickly. Levi, Ivy, and Hannah were all having 0:09:08.000 --> 0:09:11.480 a great time. Uh did my parents say when they 0:09:11.520 --> 0:09:13.760 would be home? Asked Levi, as they were all hanging 0:09:13.800 --> 0:09:17.280 out in their treehouse. They didn't tell me exactly, but 0:09:17.640 --> 0:09:20.160 they said they would text me when they knew, said Hannah. 0:09:20.720 --> 0:09:23.160 And just as she said that, her phone buzzed. Look 0:09:23.200 --> 0:09:25.080 at that, it's a text message from your parents, said 0:09:25.080 --> 0:09:27.480 Hannah with a smile. What did I tell you? They'd 0:09:27.520 --> 0:09:30.840 be home in no time? Levi and Ivy loved being 0:09:30.880 --> 0:09:33.280 with Hannah, but that day they were really excited to 0:09:33.320 --> 0:09:35.800 see their parents, so they waited patiently while Hannah read 0:09:35.800 --> 0:09:39.480 the text. The smile on her face slowly faded because 0:09:39.559 --> 0:09:41.320 she knew the news she was about to tell Levi 0:09:41.400 --> 0:09:44.920 and Ivy would not make them too happy. So are 0:09:45.040 --> 0:09:48.760 they on their way home? Asked Ivy. Hannah didn't say anything. 0:09:49.800 --> 0:09:52.520 Or maybe it's just another hour or two, like they'll 0:09:52.559 --> 0:09:56.520 be home by lunchtime, asked Levi. Hannah shook her head. No, 0:09:57.400 --> 0:10:02.120 just after lunchtime, asked Ivy, looking a little upset, more 0:10:02.440 --> 0:10:05.880 like after dinner, said Hannah. I'm sorry you too, but 0:10:06.120 --> 0:10:08.679 they did say we could get pizza, so that's awesome, right. 0:10:09.880 --> 0:10:12.640 Levi and Ivy slumped down on their treehouse seping back chairs, 0:10:12.679 --> 0:10:15.760 looking rather defeated. I mean, at least they didn't say 0:10:15.800 --> 0:10:18.240 you have to have fish sticks for dinner, said Hannah, 0:10:18.280 --> 0:10:22.400 trying to make Levi and Ivy laugh. I guess you're right, 0:10:22.559 --> 0:10:24.760 said Levi. And we can always talk to them tomorrow 0:10:24.800 --> 0:10:28.080 about her ideas. And as she said that, Hannah's phone 0:10:28.160 --> 0:10:31.400 started to ring. Or it looks like you can talk 0:10:31.440 --> 0:10:33.520 to them right now, Hannah said, holding up her phone 0:10:33.559 --> 0:10:35.600 so Levi and Ivy could see the incoming calls from 0:10:35.640 --> 0:10:39.280 their parents. Levi and Ivy smiled so big and grabbed 0:10:39.280 --> 0:10:43.560 the phone. Hi mom and dad, They shouted, sorry, they 0:10:43.679 --> 0:10:46.040 grabbed the phone for me, giggled Hanna in the background. 0:10:46.040 --> 0:10:48.440 As you put it on speaker so everyone could hear Hi, 0:10:48.600 --> 0:10:52.319 Levi and Ivy, Oh, and Hannah laugh. Levi and Ivy's mom, 0:10:52.480 --> 0:10:54.600 We're sorry, we weren't there when you got up this morning. 0:10:54.720 --> 0:10:56.480 Did Hannah tell you why we had to run out? 0:10:57.280 --> 0:10:57.640 She did. 0:10:57.720 --> 0:11:00.240 Mom, it's not a big deal, said Levi. We were 0:11:00.280 --> 0:11:02.000 just a little upset because Ivy and I have a 0:11:02.080 --> 0:11:04.480 whole bunch of ideas to tell you that maybe you 0:11:04.559 --> 0:11:08.040 can work into the cartoon. Yeah, so many great ideas, 0:11:08.120 --> 0:11:10.400 like one where Captain Caudblam gets bunked on the heads 0:11:10.440 --> 0:11:13.800 and forgets he's a superhero, Ivey started to say. And 0:11:13.920 --> 0:11:16.120 then Superroom has to try and convince him who he is. 0:11:16.760 --> 0:11:20.199 But Captain KaBlam keeps breaking all his superhero tools and 0:11:20.280 --> 0:11:24.600 it's super klutzy, Levi said, interrupting his sister. It would 0:11:24.600 --> 0:11:27.360 be such a funny episode. And then we thought of 0:11:27.400 --> 0:11:30.600 a story idea where Colonel Can't needs another villain named 0:11:30.760 --> 0:11:35.920 Deputy Don't And they started, Ivy before her mom stopped her. Levi, Ivy, 0:11:36.160 --> 0:11:38.080 all of that sounds great, but we don't have time 0:11:38.120 --> 0:11:40.880 to talk about it right now, said their mom. I'm sorry, 0:11:40.920 --> 0:11:42.880 but we only have about five minutes before we have 0:11:42.960 --> 0:11:45.080 to run to another meeting. But we wanted to call 0:11:45.160 --> 0:11:48.080 and say hello, tell you we love you so so much, 0:11:48.160 --> 0:11:50.960 and we'll see you later. Hi, Levi and Ivy, said 0:11:50.960 --> 0:11:53.040 their dad as he hopped on the call. We hope 0:11:53.080 --> 0:11:55.040 you're having a great day and Hannah's gonna get you 0:11:55.080 --> 0:11:58.120 some pizza for dinner. Okay, sure, dad, that sounds fine, 0:11:58.440 --> 0:12:01.160 said Levi, feeling a little but knowing that his parents 0:12:01.200 --> 0:12:03.400 had work to do. Sorry, this call has to be 0:12:03.520 --> 0:12:05.880 so quick, but the person we're meeting with is only 0:12:05.960 --> 0:12:08.160 in town today and she said she didn't know when 0:12:08.160 --> 0:12:10.360 she would have time to meet with us until later 0:12:10.520 --> 0:12:13.520 last night, said Levi and Ivy's dad. We couldn't miss 0:12:13.520 --> 0:12:15.440 the opportunity to meet with her in person. She's one 0:12:15.480 --> 0:12:18.560 of the head writers for the cartoon you understand Right 0:12:20.360 --> 0:12:22.520 After a few seconds of silence, Levi and Ivy gave 0:12:22.880 --> 0:12:27.440 somewhat of an unconvincing sure we understand to their parents. Normally, 0:12:27.440 --> 0:12:28.839 their mom and dad would have heard the bit of 0:12:28.880 --> 0:12:30.880 a sadness in their voice and asked to talk about 0:12:31.240 --> 0:12:33.599 how they're really feeling, But this time their dad just 0:12:33.679 --> 0:12:36.959 said I knew you would. Goodbye and have a great night. 0:12:37.400 --> 0:12:40.360 Levi and Ivy's mom quickly shouted goodbye, love you as 0:12:40.400 --> 0:12:42.079 they both hung up the phone and ran off to 0:12:42.120 --> 0:12:44.760 their meeting. Levi and Ivy knew some things would be 0:12:44.840 --> 0:12:48.160 changing after that call, but what they didn't know was 0:12:48.200 --> 0:12:52.319 they had the power to help with those changes. Hannah 0:12:52.360 --> 0:12:54.920 could tell that Levi and Ivy were upset and disappointed 0:12:54.960 --> 0:12:56.640 to not be able to share their story ideas with 0:12:56.720 --> 0:12:58.559 their parents that day, so she had to think of 0:12:58.679 --> 0:13:01.640 something to do. What do you say we have a 0:13:01.720 --> 0:13:05.320 reverse lunch today? Asked Hannah. It took Levi and Ivy 0:13:05.320 --> 0:13:07.360 a minute to even react to what she was saying, 0:13:07.520 --> 0:13:09.720 but when they did, she explained that a reverse lunch 0:13:09.840 --> 0:13:12.840 was when you eat dessert first. Levi and Ivy liked 0:13:12.840 --> 0:13:14.640 the sound of that, so off they went to grab 0:13:14.760 --> 0:13:17.440 some ice cream inside, Although they didn't forget about how 0:13:17.520 --> 0:13:19.920 disappointed they were and o'll see their parents, ice cream 0:13:20.000 --> 0:13:21.599 was a good way to try and forget about it. 0:13:22.600 --> 0:13:24.719 The day went on and Levi and Ivy continue to 0:13:24.720 --> 0:13:27.440 play with Hannah and enjoy some tasty extra cheese pizza 0:13:27.520 --> 0:13:29.959 for dinner. Then, as they held Hannah clean up the 0:13:30.000 --> 0:13:32.599 dishes from dinner, they waited anxiously for their parents to 0:13:32.720 --> 0:13:36.360 walk through the door. Then once again, Hannah's cell phone buzzed. 0:13:37.200 --> 0:13:39.880 Are they on their way? Asked Levi, knowing it must 0:13:39.920 --> 0:13:45.040 be as parents, not exactly, Buddy, said Hannah. They won't 0:13:45.040 --> 0:13:46.719 be home for a few hours. They said for me 0:13:46.840 --> 0:13:48.439 to put you to to bed, and they would for 0:13:48.520 --> 0:13:52.400 sure see you in the morning. What's making them stay 0:13:52.440 --> 0:13:56.800 out so long, asked Ivy. Hannah texted back Ivy's question 0:13:56.920 --> 0:13:58.920 because she felt it was an answer they deserved to have. 0:13:59.720 --> 0:14:02.200 Respet she got said that their all day meeting turned 0:14:02.200 --> 0:14:04.240 into dinner with the head writer for the cartoon, where 0:14:04.280 --> 0:14:06.760 they were discussing some scripts that they needed completed Suitor 0:14:06.920 --> 0:14:09.959 rather than later. Levi and Ivy's parents told Hannah to 0:14:10.000 --> 0:14:11.719 tell the kids that they loved them, to have a 0:14:11.760 --> 0:14:13.840 great rest of their night, and they would see them 0:14:13.840 --> 0:14:17.839 in the morning. Don't be so upset, kiddos, said Hannah, 0:14:17.880 --> 0:14:20.920 sensing how sad Levi and Ivy were. Your parents said 0:14:20.920 --> 0:14:22.600 you could have ice cream for dessert if you'd like. 0:14:24.480 --> 0:14:28.600 Then Levi said something that he thought he would never say. No, thanks, 0:14:28.800 --> 0:14:30.720 I'm not in the mood for ice cream tonight, and 0:14:30.800 --> 0:14:34.520 then he turned around and went upstairs to his room. Yeah, 0:14:34.560 --> 0:14:36.520 I don't think ice cream can help us feel better, 0:14:37.240 --> 0:14:40.920 added Ivy as she followed Levi up the stairs. Hannah 0:14:40.960 --> 0:14:42.640 knew they needed some time and let them hang out 0:14:42.680 --> 0:14:44.520 in their rooms for a bit. Levi and Ivy talked 0:14:44.560 --> 0:14:46.520 about how they were feeling, and after a few minutes 0:14:46.560 --> 0:14:50.640 they walked back downstairs. You know what, Hannah, Ivy and 0:14:50.680 --> 0:14:52.760 I talked about everything, and we know mom and dad 0:14:52.800 --> 0:14:54.360 have a lot of work to do because they just 0:14:54.440 --> 0:14:57.360 started this new job, said Levi. And days like this 0:14:57.480 --> 0:15:01.480 aren't going to happen too many more times. Yep, I'm 0:15:01.520 --> 0:15:03.680 sure days like this will only happen once in a while, 0:15:03.960 --> 0:15:06.320 added Ivy. So they got this one out of the 0:15:06.320 --> 0:15:09.000 way already, and moving forward, everything will be back to normal. 0:15:10.120 --> 0:15:12.360 Hannah smiled, happy that Levi and Ivy had talked how 0:15:12.400 --> 0:15:14.200 they were feeling and landed on an answer that made 0:15:14.200 --> 0:15:18.800 them feel good. However, being a bit older, Hannah knew 0:15:18.840 --> 0:15:20.880 that long days and nights at work were something that 0:15:21.000 --> 0:15:24.360 could happen more and more, especially if it's a big 0:15:24.520 --> 0:15:27.400 job like writing for a cartoon, and on top of that, 0:15:27.640 --> 0:15:31.680 a job that you just started. She decided to quickly 0:15:31.760 --> 0:15:33.840 change the subject, asking Levi and Ivy if they wanted 0:15:33.840 --> 0:15:36.200 to play a board game. They did, and before they 0:15:36.240 --> 0:15:39.000 all knew it, it was time for bed, Levi and 0:15:39.040 --> 0:15:41.200 Ivy drifted off to sleep, and when they woke up 0:15:41.200 --> 0:15:43.800 the next morning, they did so with the expectation that 0:15:43.920 --> 0:15:46.280 their mom and dad would be waiting downstairs to see them. 0:15:47.480 --> 0:15:49.920 They were even more excited that second morning, waking up 0:15:50.000 --> 0:15:52.840 ready to share their story ideas with their parents. That 0:15:53.120 --> 0:15:58.160 is until they got downstairs and no, Hannah wasn't waiting 0:15:58.240 --> 0:16:02.200 to greet them again, but neither were both their parents. Hi, Mom, 0:16:03.040 --> 0:16:05.520 where's dad? Asked Levi as he gave her a hug 0:16:05.560 --> 0:16:08.000 in the kitchen. Ivy did the same thing, and they 0:16:08.040 --> 0:16:09.880 both sat and down at the kitchen table with their 0:16:09.920 --> 0:16:12.520 notebook full of ideas for Captain Couldlam and Super Boom. 0:16:13.600 --> 0:16:17.640 We missed you so much yesterday, said Ivy. We're just 0:16:17.760 --> 0:16:19.520 so happy that you got that long day out of 0:16:19.560 --> 0:16:21.160 the way, so now we can get back to normal. 0:16:22.280 --> 0:16:24.720 Back to normal and share some great writing ideas we 0:16:24.840 --> 0:16:27.560 have with you, said Levi with a big smile. So 0:16:27.840 --> 0:16:30.560 is dad going to be up soon? Levi and Ivy's 0:16:30.600 --> 0:16:32.680 mom smiled and got some breakfast ready for her kids 0:16:32.760 --> 0:16:34.480 as she explained what was going on for the day. 0:16:35.680 --> 0:16:38.280 So your dad is already up and out of the house, 0:16:38.640 --> 0:16:40.880 she said, knowing they weren't going to take that as well. 0:16:41.960 --> 0:16:46.840 What Levi exclaimed? Where is he? Added Ivy? And when 0:16:46.920 --> 0:16:50.560 is he coming back? Well, he will be back soon, 0:16:50.640 --> 0:16:52.320 but it's going to be another long day for him 0:16:52.600 --> 0:16:55.960 and me. Levi and Ivy's mom began, we need to 0:16:56.000 --> 0:16:58.440 write an entire episode that has to be reviewed by 0:16:58.480 --> 0:17:00.160 the other writers by the end of the week, and 0:17:00.280 --> 0:17:02.080 we want to make sure it's amazing because it's our 0:17:02.120 --> 0:17:04.239 first one. So Dad and I will be working at 0:17:04.280 --> 0:17:08.159 the house, but we need your help. This was it, 0:17:08.840 --> 0:17:10.840 Just what Levi and ive you were waiting for. They 0:17:10.920 --> 0:17:12.760 were going to be pulled into help with the story 0:17:12.840 --> 0:17:18.480 ideas and writing. Finally, awesome, they both shouted. We have 0:17:18.680 --> 0:17:21.080 so many great ideas, like we started telling you the 0:17:21.160 --> 0:17:24.320 other day, said Levi. We'll get the best script done 0:17:24.359 --> 0:17:26.359 in no time at all, added Ivy as she started 0:17:26.400 --> 0:17:28.119 to flip through the notebooks of ideas in front of 0:17:28.200 --> 0:17:31.800 her and Levi. Well, actually, this first script, your dad 0:17:31.840 --> 0:17:34.000 and I are going to write by ourselves, said Levi 0:17:34.080 --> 0:17:36.920 and Ivey's mom. I'm sorry you too. We were given 0:17:36.960 --> 0:17:38.920 a story idea by the head writer. We have to 0:17:38.960 --> 0:17:41.200 work off of that, so we don't need your help 0:17:41.400 --> 0:17:45.720 just yet. Oh okay, said Levi. Then what are we 0:17:45.800 --> 0:17:47.880 going to do while you're working? How can we help 0:17:48.960 --> 0:17:51.200 since we'll need time to concentrate on the script. Dad 0:17:51.240 --> 0:17:52.920 went to pick up Grahama to come over and watch 0:17:52.960 --> 0:17:56.000 you here, said Levi and Ivey's mom. We thought that 0:17:56.040 --> 0:17:58.200 would be best because you'd have all your stuff here 0:17:58.240 --> 0:18:00.840 to play with and your friends in the neighborhood. Does 0:18:00.920 --> 0:18:06.480 that make sense? Yep, it makes sense, said Ivy. But 0:18:06.640 --> 0:18:09.840 it doesn't make us feel good, whispered Levi to his sister. 0:18:11.040 --> 0:18:13.560 Shortly after breakfast was done, Levi and Ivy's dad walked 0:18:13.560 --> 0:18:15.800 in with their grandma. They were very happy to see her, 0:18:16.040 --> 0:18:18.159 but still disappointed that they couldn't help with any of 0:18:18.200 --> 0:18:20.480 the writing. But they knew this was a big deal 0:18:20.520 --> 0:18:23.359 for their parents and they wanted to be helpful, and 0:18:23.440 --> 0:18:25.640 they assumed that something like this would only happen once 0:18:25.640 --> 0:18:27.639 in a while and in no time at all, everything 0:18:27.680 --> 0:18:30.320 would be back to normal, and then their parents would 0:18:30.320 --> 0:18:33.840 have time to listen to all their great ideas well. 0:18:33.920 --> 0:18:36.560 Unfortunately for Levi and Ivy, that wasn't exactly how it 0:18:36.680 --> 0:18:40.440 happened at all. Day after day, Levi and Ivy's parents 0:18:40.480 --> 0:18:43.120 were pulled in different directions, all having to do with work. 0:18:43.680 --> 0:18:46.119 Day after day, Ivy was taken to karate or art 0:18:46.200 --> 0:18:49.480 classes by her friend's parents instead of her own, and 0:18:49.600 --> 0:18:51.800 day after day Levi was driven to soccer or guitar 0:18:51.920 --> 0:18:55.639 lessons by his grandma or Hannah's parents. Levi and Ivy 0:18:55.720 --> 0:18:57.639 noticed that they weren't seeing their parents as much as 0:18:57.680 --> 0:18:59.920 they were used to, and they really missed it. So 0:19:00.200 --> 0:19:02.800 did their parents. Yes, their mom and dad made it 0:19:02.840 --> 0:19:05.400 to their games, recitals, and other activities, but they often 0:19:05.440 --> 0:19:08.040 seemed distracted or had to take calls or answer emails 0:19:08.080 --> 0:19:10.639 while they were there. They didn't have meals together all 0:19:10.680 --> 0:19:14.480 the time like they used to, and sometimes bedtime would 0:19:14.480 --> 0:19:17.320 come and go without a story. And then there was 0:19:17.359 --> 0:19:21.160 their special tradition of ice cream Sunday Sunday. The first 0:19:21.240 --> 0:19:23.280 Sunday they missed it, Levi and Ivy let it go 0:19:23.400 --> 0:19:25.480