The beginnings

The nights had been cold and dark when Mama Moonlight and Papa Starlight left the Baby Sparkles to sleep. Now, the big blue marble was high in the sky to cast moon shadows everywhere. So, they kept watch for the new wingless creatures who started to appear with the blue marble’s light. Papa could hear the big digger coming closer and closer to their home.

“Mama,” said Papa Starlight, “we need to go get the babies ready to move.”

“Yes Papa.” Mama Moonlight said with a sad look on her face.

Papa and Mama started to gather all the Baby Sparkles’ clothes and food. Papa quietly started with the clothes and Mama went to the kitchen. But just as Mama gathered up the last bit of food, the room turned upside down and everything splattered on the floor. The whole house was moving. Mama grabbed the babies and held on. Where were they going?

BabySparkles first trip

Mama and Papa hugged the kids close as the topsy-turvy ride became just a gentle swaying back and forth. The loud noises were scary but they dared not go outside to take a look. Finally, Papa could hear the babies sleeping and then Mama joined them. He kept an eye open while drifting in and out of sleep until he heard a loud crash.


The noise had the whole family awake again. So much time had passed that Papa didn’t know if it was night or day. Now, all that Papa could hear was the loud roaring while he was being pressed tight against Mama and the babies.

“Mama!” Cried Papa, “Are you okay?” Before she could answer, all the lights went black.

Papa woke up to a really bright light in his eyes. He had no idea how long he had been asleep. It could have been hours or days. Papa could smell things and hear sounds he had never heard in his life. Diamond was the first to speak.

“Mama”, She squealed, “What is that sound?”

“I don’t know dear.” Mama whispered softly. “Papa, I think its time to leave our home.” She added. “Everyone gather up our stuff and let’s go.”