October 15, 2008
Wonder In The Pumpkin Patch
It isn't often that we are able to load Parker up and go do something fun. But when the opportunities arise, I gotta tell ya, they are sheer magic.
Yesterday we took Parker to Farmer Grant's. Farmer Grant hosts the local Pumpkin Patch and Corn Maze for the teeny crowd. Totally stroller friendly.
Even more important is the Mom and Dad friendly corn maze.
Because it is downright embarrassing to have to use your cell phone to call for directions on how and the heck to get out of one of those things.
A very wise man that Farmer Grant.
Parker started signing "Go!" the minute we put him in his stroller. Life is nothing less than a grand adventure for our Brave Hero. His excitement is contagious.
We got to get up close and personal with all kinds of furry and feathered beasts. Ducks, turkeys, chickens and bunnies. It was such a treat to be able to point to a real live duck while I signed duck for Parker instead of only pointing to a picture.
But what I loved the most was Parker's interaction with the other kids. While going nose to nose with a goat, another 4 year old came up to Parker and told him that it was okay, this goat could be petted.
And when Parker leaned over to reach out and hug this sweet child, his new friend just beamed and replied, "Yeah. Goats make me really happy too."
My heart simply soared. In that moment I realized how Parker saw himself. A full fledged member of the Universal Tribe of Little Kids. He sees no difference between himself and anyone else.
And neither did the other 4 year old.
Two kids. Sharing the wonder of a real, live, and very smelly, goat.
You can also find Tammy and Parker hanging out at their other blog, Praying For Parker.
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14 Comments on Wonder In The Pumpkin Patch »
#1 - Krystal @ 12:24 pm
This so totally makes up for the yucky times!!! He is too precious for words but I know that you already know that.
#2 - Amy of Bunny Rose Cottage @ 12:27 pm
OH!!!!!!! This is the sweetest post ever! I love it!! I was smiling the whole time! What a precious day. Parky in a punkin patch! I wish I could have been there. I just love the story about the sweet little four year old with Parker and the goat. Just way too cute! They are stinky arent they, lol! Pigs make me gag they smell so bad,lol! But I love seeing children with farm animals.
Please give Parker a big bunny snuggle from me. I love that little guy so much!
Amy
#3 - JULIE @ 12:51 pm
Very sweet story and pictures! So glad you were able to get out and about!
#4 - Melody @ 1:09 pm
I have smiles and tears both at th same time. Parker at the pumpkin patch and petting zoo and with other kids!
Tammy, you've made my day much brighter. Love ya!
#5 - CC @ 3:25 pm
Now that is awesome!
#6 - Kay @ 5:13 pm
That's awesome!
#7 - Barbara @ 6:25 pm
Sweet! Very sweet!
#8 - Heidi @ 8:10 pm
That is so sweet. I"m so glad you had a great time.
ANd I'm with you with the corn mazes.
#9 - Jenny @ 1:26 am
So sweet! I'm so glad y'all got out to do something fun! Yay for Parker and the smelly goat!
#10 - Michelle and Elliot @ 11:49 am
Now that was one of the sweetest things that I have read in a long time. God bless your dear little Parky…and God bless you!
#11 - MomOf3(4ToB) @ 2:46 pm
This is so totally sweet! Great pictures!
#12 - Goldie @ 5:36 pm
Oh my word, that TOTALLY made me cry. How that child responded to your son, understanding what he said even without words!!! I wish every child could be like him. Yaay for everyone!
#13 - Michelle & Kayla @ 3:59 pm
oh Tammy I just LOVED seeing these pictures of Parker out and about and enjoying the pumpkin patch! Just lovely!
#14 - mum2brady @ 5:17 pm
Sooo - where exactly is Farmer Grant's? I wanna go
Loved the pics of Parky out and about and his experiences with the other kiddos - sooo heartwarming. Your boy is a charmer, how could anyone resist!!! I want MORE pictures though - more more more 
Hope things are going well for you guys!!!