La mañana estaba tranquila en Madrid.

The morning was calm in Madrid.

El sol brillaba en el cielo azul, y las aves cantaban alegremente.

The sun shone in the blue sky, and the birds sang cheerfully.

Lucía y Carlos despertaron temprano.

Lucía and Carlos woke up early.

Tenían un plan especial.

They had a special plan.

Iban a ayudar a Abuela Elena a preparar un picnic en el Parque Retiro.

They were going to help Grandma Elena prepare a picnic in Retiro Park.

Lucía bajó corriendo las escaleras.

Lucía ran down the stairs.

"¡Carlos!

"Carlos!

¡Rápido!

Quick!

Tenemos que comprar pan y queso en la tienda."

We have to buy bread and cheese at the store."

Carlos, aún medio dormido, se frotó los ojos.

Carlos, still half asleep, rubbed his eyes.

No quería perderse el picnic.

He didn't want to miss the picnic.

Juntos, tomaron sus bicicletas y fueron a la tienda del barrio.

Together, they took their bicycles and went to the neighborhood store.

Compraron pan fresco, queso, y algunas frutas.

They bought fresh bread, cheese, and some fruits.

De regreso a casa, vieron a Abuela Elena en la cocina.

On their way back home, they saw Grandma Elena in the kitchen.

La abuela sonreía.

Grandma was smiling.

"Niños, gracias por su ayuda.

"Children, thank you for your help.

Ahora vamos a preparar todo."

Now let's prepare everything."

En la cocina, cortaron el pan y el queso, lavaron las frutas y prepararon jugo de naranja.

In the kitchen, they sliced the bread and cheese, washed the fruits, and made orange juice.

Lucía puso todo en una canasta grande.

Lucía put everything in a large basket.

"Creo que tenemos todo," dijo, satisfecha.

"I think we have everything," she said, satisfied.

Salieron caminando hacia el parque.

They walked to the park.

Abuela Elena llevaba un sombrero amplio.

Grandma Elena wore a wide-brimmed hat.

Lucía y Carlos llevaban la canasta.

Lucía and Carlos carried the basket.

El parque Retiro estaba lleno de gente.

Retiro Park was full of people.

Algunos paseaban, otros andaban en bicicleta, y unos pocos leían libros bajo los árboles.

Some were walking, others riding bicycles, and a few reading books under the trees.

Eligieron un lugar cerca del lago.

They chose a spot near the lake.

"Aquí está perfecto," dijo Carlos.

"Here is perfect," said Carlos.

Extendieron la manta sobre el césped y comenzaron a sacar la comida.

They spread out the blanket on the grass and began to unpack the food.

Mientras comían, escucharon a un grupo de músicos tocar una melodía suave.

While they were eating, they heard a group of musicians playing a soft melody.

Lucía empezó a bailar.

Lucía started to dance.

Carlos la siguió, haciendo reír a la abuela.

Carlos followed, making Grandma laugh.

El sonido de las risas llenaba el aire.

The sound of laughter filled the air.

Después del almuerzo, Abuela Elena contó historias de cuando era joven.

After lunch, Grandma Elena told stories from when she was young.

"Este parque ha cambiado mucho," dijo con nostalgia.

"This park has changed a lot," she said nostalgically.

Lucía y Carlos escuchaban atentamente.

Lucía and Carlos listened attentively.

Aprendieron sobre la vida de su abuela y sobre la historia de Madrid.

They learned about their grandma's life and the history of Madrid.

Al final del día, el sol comenzó a ponerse.

At the end of the day, the sun began to set.

Lucía miró a su abuela y a su hermano.

Lucía looked at her grandma and her brother.

"Ha sido un día maravilloso," dijo.

"It has been a wonderful day," she said.

Abuela Elena asintió.

Grandma Elena nodded.

"Gracias por hacerme compañía.

"Thank you for keeping me company.

Este ha sido el mejor picnic de mi vida."

This has been the best picnic of my life."

Guardaron todo y regresaron a casa bajo el cielo anaranjado.

They packed everything up and headed home under the orange sky.

Lucía y Carlos estaban felices.

Lucía and Carlos were happy.

Sabían que habían creado recuerdos especiales con su abuela.

They knew they had created special memories with their grandma.

Y así, el día terminó con sonrisas y corazones llenos de amor.

And so, the day ended with smiles and hearts full of love.

El Parque Retiro se quedó en silencio, esperando la próxima vez que la familia volviera para otro día lleno de risas y historias.

Retiro Park remained silent, waiting for the next time the family would return for another day full of laughter and stories.