our very own pumpkin patch - by eli, the farmer.

October 23, 2012

This is a story about a little boy who loves pumpkins. That sweet boy is Eli.

One day last week, I went to pick Eli up from school. He was taking a nap on his cot and I noticed something covering his entire cot. What on earth?

After closer inspection, I realized it was pumpkin seeds. Hmm. Did his teachers give them to him? Strange...

As he awoke, he began gathering the seeds and placing them in his little pockets.

I questioned, "Eli, where did you get these?"

He casually responded, "The pumpkin station."

I still had no idea, but shrugged it off. As I was walking out, I happened to notice one of the centers with pumpkins. He had taken them from the center! I asked about one of the teachers about it and she said it was totally fine and he could keep them. Well, I guess it's okay then!! So, off we went.

By the time I got home, I had completely forgotten about said pumpkin seeds and went upstairs to feed the baby. After about 20 minutes I heard little footsteps coming up the stairs.

"Hey mom!! We are going to have PUMPKINS!! I planted the pumpkin seeds and watered them. We will ABSOLUTELY have vines SOON!"

I mean, you could not contain his excitement. Pure joy, I tell ya.

So today, we came home and guess what? There was a "pumpkin patch". What do you know?! Great grandpa may or may not have gotten wind of Eli's pumpkin seeds. Enough said.

I made a video to catch his reaction. See HERE. Priceless.