Parents smiled with joy and love.

Meaning: The parents were happy and loving as they watched their children enjoy the meal.

Choice of Words: Parents are the people who take care of children, "smiled" means they showed happiness, and "joy and love" are feelings of happiness and affection.

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The parents' faces lit up with happiness.

Meaning: The parents were so happy that their faces looked like they were glowing with joy.

Choice of Words: **Faces** are the front part of our heads where our eyes, nose, and mouth are. **Lit up** means became brighter, like when you turn on a light. **Happiness** is a feeling of joy and contentment, like when you're playing with your friends.

The parents beamed with delight.

Meaning: The parents were so happy and excited that they couldn't help but smile big and show their delight.

Choice of Words: **Beamed** means smiled very widely, like when you're really excited. **Delight** is a feeling of great pleasure and enjoyment, like when you get a special treat.

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