Composition Helping Grandma Last Sunday, my parents had errands, so they asked
my MeeMaw to babysit me. They dropped me off at her place. As I greeted her,
MeeMaw opened her arms and hugged me tight before I could even say hello. Her
face lit up with enthusiasm. She must have missed me terribly! Looking back, I
realized (unless you mean in the moment you are writing the text -present tense) it had been a while since my last visit. After catching up, she sent me
to her room to play while she made us some delicious desserts. Not only was her
room as spacious as the living room, but they both were quite messy. Yikes! I
hesitated about (or “not knowing”) (because hesitate does not take a direct object and more is needed) where to start, but I was determined to be helpful. And of course I
insisted that she take a break. First, I gathered all the clothes, sheets, and
other laundry items spread out (also dispersed) (if you write “that” it sounds like the clothes themselves perform the action of spreading out, instead without “that” the verbs “spread out” and “dispersed” act as adjectives in the sentence, which makes more sense and is clearer). and put them in the hamper. I started a load
in the washing machine. While the laundry cycled, I vacuumed the floor, mopped
it, and took out the trash. Step by step, the room transformed. I folded the
clean laundry, and everything looked neat and tidy. However, her moldy sink was
beyond saving. I knew Dad would need to replace it. MeeMaw was so impressed! She
showered me with praise and said I was so mature working like a skilled maid. I
wasn't sure if "maid" was fit, but I definitely blushed. Finally, we enjoyed our
desserts together in her cool and refreshed living room.