On Monday, we completed another activity from our summer bucket list - we went fruit picking. Last summer we picked blueberries, so this year we figured we would try peaches.
We drove thirty minutes to a farm where we could pick our own peaches. Once we arrived, C, R, and I each got a bag and walked over to the peach trees. The three of us skipped happily among the rows and rows of peach trees, inhaling the wonderful fragrance, and picking the most beautiful peaches we could find.
Pretend you hear a loud screeching noise now as my daydream comes to a quick halt!
The peaches were very fragrant and we did enjoy looking for the prettiest peaches we could find, BUT there was no happy skipping. Almost immediately, when we arrived, the mosquitoes came out in full force and viciously attacked the three of us. They did not care about the bug spray we had liberally applied just minutes before. Oh no, bug spray was not enough to keep them away from our sweet smelling blood. Gross, I know. Sorry.
Anyway, the mosquitoes made C and R grouchy and they just wanted to finish picking the peaches and leave. C's comment was, "I like picking my peaches from the refrigerator better".
Sometimes, as a parent, I romanticize activities. I tend to think everyone will have a wonderful time skipping across fields while experiencing nature and realizing that food does not magically appear in our local grocery store. Oh well. I tried. My pictures make the whole experience look enjoyable.
As far as picking fruit goes, in the past we have enjoyed picking blueberries and apples. The experiences lasted longer, and I don't remember there being many vicious mosquitoes. I guess I should be happy that the peach picking experience was over so fast though!
Amy from
Super Healthy Kids posted a
menu plan featuring foods made with peaches this week. I am looking forward trying some of her posted meals and snacks. Check out her blog; she always has great recipes and nutrition information.
