Last Saturday, we took Mazzy apple picking. It sounds simple, but modern day apple picking seems to involve everything from petting zoos to carnival games to waiting as patiently as one knows how for apple cider doughnuts. (Speaking of petting zoos, check out NickMom’s “Top 9 Reasons Why Petting Zoos Should be Outlawed”.)
I think we had fun. We discovered Mazzy likes live bluegrass music. And that she makes an excellent substitution for an apple picker pole.
But we also discovered that when exposed to varied terrain (fields, orchards, outdoor food courts, etc.), Mazzy is like Carrie Mathison in Beirut. Turn your head for a second and she’s gone— the need for adventure totally outweighing all common sense. (Okay, maybe that wasn’t the best analogy, but I’m so excited Homeland is back on, I just couldn’t help myself.)
Below is a series of pie charts that properly break down all “fall family activities”, so you can make a proper judgement call before you dedicate an entire Saturday to chasing a toddler while lugging a bushel of apples.
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LOL, what is it with the rotten pumpkins? Always MY kids’ fav! YUCK!
We took our 2 yr old daughter to the Pumpkin Patch yesterday with her Grandma and Grandpa…and it was basically 80% her running away from Grandma who had the camera and 20% petting the farm cat that was hanging around…zero interest in the pumpkins (that was until I picked the perfect 17lb one that she INSISTED she needed to carry…#fail!
Hahaha! I love everything about this post. The Homeland analogy, child as apple pickier pole, and most definitely the huge, rotten pumpkin shout out.
See, you have a girl, not a boy. This has to be the only reason you mentioned only hay rides and not train rides. The fall activities here usually have a train (i.e. tractor pulling cars too small for adults to comfortably squeeze into)and my son is naturally drawn to those.
But you nailed everything else. 🙂
When we went last year my then 2 1/2 yr old son decided to eat the goat food before we could get it to the goat… Fiber, right?
Mazzy stood staring at one for a good 15 minutes. Finally, I had to drag her away. Funny, the one time she stands still, I want her to keep moving.
Mazzy wanted to climb the trees so Mike had to help her which left me carrying the apples.
Then she wanted to go on the swings of all things. There was a swing set like you would find in someone’s backyard. I was like— but look! Pumpkins! Pony rides! Funnel cake!
Nope, swings.
I’m glad someone appreciated the Homeland analogy. We watched the whole last season over the course of one week and I don’t think I can stand waiting for the regular weekly schedule!
Interesting. There was no train ride at the place we went. I’m sure there would have been some harrowing experience there too though. I am 34 weeks pregnant after all, so tight spaces are less than idea. As are ridiculously bumpy hayrides.
Oh, that is bad! I feared Mazzy would do that last year but thank god, she thought better of it.
Looks about right to me. We’re going to a pumpkin patch this weekend. Why do I have to pay $11? Why can’t I just check out the pumpkin patch. I don’t care about the other stuff!
darn it! I wanna be in the US, my little monkey would love all of the above! (I think I would more than her though!)
p.s. HOMELAND is AMAZING! I am so excited its back on, even though we do have to stream it. We watched the whole first season in about 3 days, its a little weird having to wait from week to week for it now.
Um yes – this is why we either go to the very small place that is actually JUST apple picking with no frills(thank god)or to Target and just buy our apples and pumpkins. HA!
Oh my gosh, best infographic ever!
So true about the petting zoos – can’t stand them!
One of the best shows on tv. I also watched it on demand and the weeks drag in between episodes now that I’m caught up.