photo by Shaun Holloway
Mom’s Magic
He watched with wide-eyed wonder as his mom cut off the top of the pumpkin and scooped out the insides and then carved a funny face on it. When she told him they would be eating the gooey stuff and seeds his wonder turned to worry because even though his mom was really smart and he trusted her more than anybody that mess didn’t look like something people should eat. The next day when he got home from kindergarten and saw and smelled the pie and roasted seeds he knew his mom wasn’t just smart; she could do magic too, like making wonderful things from pumpkin guts.
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That’s a wonderful story! I’ve had pumpkin seeds but honestly didn’t know you could make pie from the insides. (I’d never make it as a pioneer woman! lol) Have a good weekend and Happy Halloween!
That’s so funny! What did you think pumpkin pie was made from? The stuff in the can had to come from somewhere.
In a child’s eyes, mothers are indeed capable of making magic and fun memories. Now you have me wanting pumpkin seeds!
I’m not crazy about the seeds but I do like me some pie. 🙂
I love it! Yummy punkin guts!
Punkin guts can be yummy with the right recipe. Happy you liked the story it’s from a sweet memory.
Oh, we had really similar ideas! I wrote almost the same thing!😀
I read your story. I liked it…cute how he was testing everything for pumpkin except the dessert.
Thanks , I wanted him to be suspicious but get tricked anyway!
What a cute story!
Thanks. It is based on a memory.
Awwwwwwe. Be still my heart. ❤ 🙂
Sweet comment. Thanks.
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