Mom vs. Squirrel

Every fall, my little ones and I take a trip to the farm down the road to choose the perfect pumpkins. We relish in the variety of sizes, shapes, and colors. (white anyone?) I especially love the stems. (until the kids break them off) Afterwards, get much pleasure as we proudly place them in front of our home.


Well ~ this year, ALL of our beautiful pumpkins were eaten to bits by squirrels!! (o.k. my mother-in-law did hit one with her car) The front of our home looked like an orange bomb exploded seeds and pumpkin chunks everywhere. It was horrible. Not to mention, the obvious loss of much $$$. I understand the squirrels are hungry, but did they have to eat ALL of them??!!


Not to be defeated, we piled into our van and headed back to the farm for NEW pumpkins. I was a mom on a mission to defeat the squirrels once and for all. With much joy and more $$$, we chose our perfect pumpkins AGAIN. This time, I was armed with a secret weapon (insider tip from the farmer btw) With great care, I sprayed our pumpkins with hairspray. And, to show the squirrels this mom meant business, I emptied the entire can.


Today, as I gaze at the front of our home, it is festive with our brilliant pumpkins shining in the crisp sunshine. Victory! I am going to cherish my victory for a moment as I scatter a bag of peanuts for the squirrels.


tb