A toddler goes to the playground, to Grandma's house, and home to play, then has a bath and goes to bed, each activity requiring a goodbye that also signals the beginning of new events.
Violet is unhappy that her dog cannot join her on vacation at the beach, but Pooch is having fun on Grandpa's farm, despite the fact that Violet accidentally took the bag with Pooch's favorite toys and treats.
On the first day of school, as the children in Miss Lucinda's class introduce themselves and name their special talent, Jack wonders if he is good at anything.
When calamity stalks every step of the preparations for the Tappletons' Thanksgiving dinner, they realize that there is more to Thanksgiving than turkey and trimmings.