Whats the Difference Between a Pumpkin Patch and A Chicken Farm?
Posted: Monday, October 05, 2009
by Sandra E. Graham
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With Halloween just around the corner, I happened to remember a funny thing that happened on our search for the perfect pumpkins for carving our Jack-o-Lanterns last Halloween.
My little grandson refuses to go through a Halloween without a real-live Jack-o-Lantern. So, every year we go out to my friend's farm to browse the rows and rows of pumpkins before making our purchase. My friend grows some of the most beautiful pumpkins in Arkansas and does quite a thriving business this time of year; what with Halloween, Thanksgiving, and Christmas coming up. Some people (I'm not one of them) actually make their pumpkin pies from scratch--my mother was such a person, but cooking was the one thing that I didn't inherit from her; reading and writing, but not cooking.
Last year as we drove out to the Pumpkin Farm, it was a warmer than normal October day; so we had the car windows down and my grandson was enjoying the view of the countryside and the warm breeze blowing through his hair from his booster-seat in the back. After many, many "are we there yets?", he said, "ughhhhhhhh, Grannie, what's that horrible smell?"
I said, "Oh, baby, I'll roll up your window, that's just a chicken farm."
"Is that the same as a pumpkin farm, Grannie?" he asked.
"Yes, dear, sort of." I answered without much thought---more concerned with getting all the windows up as quickly as possible. After several quiet moments, during which I am sure he was contemplating his next question, he spoke again.
"Grannie," he asked with just the slightest frown on his face, "when they plant the chickens, do they grow as fast as the pumpkins?"
Well, so much for keeping things uncomplicated. I tried very hard not to laugh so that I could calmly explain that chickens weren't planted in just the same manner as his Jack-o-Lantern pumpkins. But it is just a little more complicated when you have to explain the difference between a Pumpkin Patch and a Chicken Farm to a four-year-old .
Happy Halloween Everyone.
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More commentsI enjoyed your article very much and as always your humor. Thank you for sharing a part of your life.Linda DTHank you, Linda, for reading and commenting. Have a great week.Sandra
What a cute story! (My husband thinks I should just make things from fresh pumpkin. I told him I didn't buy my can opener from Pampered Chef to let it sit in the drawer. :-) )Amen! whoever invented the can opener is my Hero!!!
I always love your family stories :-) This one is no different. Blessings to you! TeresaThank you, Teresa. Have a wonderful week.Sandra
Cute article Sandra, very chucklesome! Planting and growing chickens might actually catch on! Julian :)Wouldn't try it.Thanks for reading and commenting, Julian.Sandra
Just as good the second time around :-)Thanks again, T.
Hi Sandra.I love this story. The things that go through a child's mind always amaze me and you told it so well. I can't help but wonder what went through his mind when he finally connected eggs to chickens.Thanks so much,DianneActually, I don't think he has made that connection, yet.Thanks for reading and commenting, Dianne.Sandra
How sweet, Sandra! I have never been near a chicken farm, but loved going to the pumpkin farm when my kids were little. My pumpkin pies come from Costco, but each fall Danny requests pumpkin bars, so with the help of Libby's and my can opener, our home smells pretty good. Earlier this week on the news it was reported that canned pumpkin would be in short supply this holiday season, so shop early!Thanks, Lorrie. That's my way of making pumpkin pies---thank God for Libby's!Sandra
You make me want grandchildren! But it's way too soon! So until then I will continue to enjoy reading about yours. :) Nice article. Kids are truly wonderful.Thank you so much, Brianna. You are in for a real treat. Grandkids are God's gift and I think, His way of making up for all the bad things in life.Sandra
My wonderfully homey friend and sister, thank you for this delightful read. Makes me miss my grandmother (she essentially raised me). I appreciate you sharing this personal, warm and humorous story.Thank you Edward, for reading and commenting.
hi granny,ya know what's really nice? that you can be spending this time with a child of yours' child. when we are young adults, we're running here and there and making dinner, doing laundry, running to baseball practice, doing homework, that we don't take the time to listen to and appreciate the mind of a little 4 year old.i'm glad you got to appreciate it,my best regards,sueThanks, Sue. Have a wonderful weekend.Sandra
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