Even though it was 6AM on a Sunday morning when everyone should have been sleeping, the sounds of little footsteps could be heard in the oversized mansions. Servants smiled warmly as a groggy little Lucy wearing an oversized chef's hat and a frilly, pink apron as she spewed out orders.

"I want chocolate chips in the pancakes! More chocolate!" She said, waving her whisk in the air like a little mini conductor of an orchestra.

Mrs. Spetto laughed as she complied with Lucy's request, pouring more chocolate chips into the gooey batter. Then, she lifted Lucy onto a stool so she could reach the counter where Lucy enthusiastically mixed the batter.

"These pancakes have to be perfect." She sang. "Perfect, perfect, perfect."

"I'm sure they will be honey." Mrs. Spetto replied.

When Lucy had decided that she was done, she showed Mrs. Spetto the bowl. Lucy had left clumps of flour, so Mrs. Spetto help Lucy actually finish mixing the batter. Of course, Grammi walked in the kitchen to see what was happening.

"Hey Grammi!" Lucy cried and abandoned the bowl to hug her friend.

"Hey Lucy! What's going on?" She asked.

"I'm making pancakes for Momma! With chocolate chips!"

"Oh really? Can I see?"

Lucy appeared to contemplate for a few moments before nodding. "Okay. But no tasting, okay?"

"Okay Little Lucy."

Lucy grabbed her hand and led her to Mrs. Spetto, who was pouring the batter in the pans.

"See?"

"Oh my! They look delicious!" Grammi exclaimed.

"They have to be! They're for mommy!" Lucy declared and began to supervise Mrs. Spetto.

"They need to be BIG! Like as big as Mr. Plue!"

"But then your mom won't be able to finish them."

Lucy smiled widely. "That's okay! I'll finish them for her! Yummy!"

All the servants laughed at Lucy's statement, fully aware of the girl's sweet tooth.

"Well, I think you should start preparing the flowers while these cook."

Lucy nodded and dragged Grammi and Mrs. Spetto to the garden. Though it was a little chilly, Lucy was very warm in her favorite pjs.

She went from flower to flower, only choosing the best for her mother. She ended up collecting 2 roses and a sunflower, which Mrs. Spetto tied together with a ribbon.

"Come along, Lucy! Let's go see those pancakes."

Lucy happily skipped next to her helpers and squealed when she saw the golden pancakes.

"They look perfect! Now let's go wake up mommy!"

Mrs. Spetto quickly prepared a tray where she put some fresh fruit, the pancakes, and the flowers with a glass of orange juice.

Lucy's bare feet hitting the floors could be heard throughout the house and she sprinted to her parents' bedroom. She burst in and leaped into the bed where she began to jump.

"Wake up! Wake up! Wake up!"

Jude groggily sat up at the sudden noise.

"Huh? What time is it?" He mumbled.

"Time for mommy to wake up!" Lucy exclaimed excitedly as she continued to jump.

Jude smiled warmly at his daughter. But then he saw the clock… 6:30 … a perfect Sunday morning was wasted, but for a good cause.

Layla stretched as she woke up. Boy was she happy to wake up to her daughter's big brown eyes.

"Mommy! I made pancakes!" Lucy exclaimed.

"Pancakes? All by yourself?" Layla asked as she wiped the sleep from her eyes.

Lucy shook her head. "Mrs. Spetto and Grammi helped me."

"Oh really?"

Lucy nodded and Mrs. Spetto finally caught up with the tray in her hands.

"Here you go, Mistress Layla." She said and bowed before leaving.

"Oh my gosh! This looks delicious!" Layla sat up.

"I don't know if there will be any left."

Lucy gasped. "But you need to leave some for me!"

Jude and Layla chuckled, but kept note that they had to teach their daughter a thing or two on generosity.

"Thank you so much Lucy!"

"Happy Mother's Day Mommy!" Lucy exclaimed before snuggling with her mother underneath the blankets.

A little fluff to celebrate all the wonderful mothers out there, especially my mother! Happy Mother's Day!