The popsicle

Not all new things are created by wise old scientists. Frank Epperson invented the popsicle, fruit ice cream without milk, in 1905 when he was only 11 years old. Frank (LEAVE) his drink outside on the porch overnight with the stir stick in it.
That night the temperature dropped and froze things, (INCLUDE) Frank's drink. That didn't stop him from tasting it. 18 years (LATE) Frank started his business.
Just over 1 billion popsicles (EAT) in the US each year. Out of the 30 flavors to choose from, orange has been the favorite for many years.

Mother's Day

We are a family of four: my mom, my dad, my brother and I. One morning my dad started (COOK) breakfast. Ben, my (YOUNG) brother, asked him: "Why are you making Mommy breakfast? Is she sick?"
"No, dear," replied her father, "it's Mother's Day." Immediately the boy had another question. "Oh," he said, "then (BE) every other day Father's Day?"