ached, until his head throbbed, all of that preparation comes down to today. It's finally here! He quickly brushes his teeth and puts on his Halloween costume. He picks up the trombone case and his school backpack and heads downstairs quietly, not wanting to wake his mother. He rips open the cellophane and drops two Pop-Tarts into the toaster and pours himself a glass of milk. He drinks the milk but doesn't touch the pastries.
In the story, the protagonist is overwhelmed with anticipation as the special day approaches. He is anxious and physically tense, indicated by his heavy-headed ache and throbbing head, which results from all his preparations leading up to this moment. Excited, he quickly gets ready by brushing his teeth, dressing in his Halloween costume, and quietly moving around the house to avoid waking his mother.
He prepares a quick breakfast by opening a box of Pop-Tarts, toasting them, and pouring himself a glass of milk, but he chooses not to eat the pastries. Instead, he simply drinks the milk, emphasizing a mixture of anticipation and restraint as he readies himself for the events of the day. This quiet, routine morning highlights the importance of the day ahead for him.
