The Unfortunate Turkey

Here is a story that my 9 year old daughter wrote: Once there was a turkey named Tom. He lived on the Burgan Farm. It was 3 days before Thanksgiving Day, and he knew what that meant: death for all turkeys. He hated the tradition of having turkey for Thanksgiving. Tom hid inside the barn, hoping not to be noticed. His stomach rumbled. He was hungry. He saw some feed on the ground and ate it. “No one will find me here, I hope,” Tom thought anxiously. 2 days passed. Tom forgot that there was one more day until Thanksgiving. “Ha! I fooled them that time!!!” Tom thought. He came out of hiding, snickering to himself. Before he knew it, Farmer Burgan was chasing him around the barn. “COME BACK HERE, YOU SNEAKY TURKEY!!!” Farmer Burgan shouted. Tom was beginning to tire. He rested inside the barn. “AHA! THERE you are!” said a voice. It was Farmer Burgan! And no one ever heard from Tom the Turkey again. Moral: ALWAYS COUNT THE DAYS UNTIL AFTER THANKSGIVING IF YOU’RE A TURKEY.

Variations on Curious George

Since KU lost in the second round of the NCAA tournament, I think it is time for a little humor. My children are a never-ending source of funny stories, and here is one of my recent favorites, as we sat around the dinner table:

Serious George was a very somber monkey, and always very serious.

Delirious George was a dizzy little monkey, and always very delirious.

Hilarious George was a funny little monkey, and always very hilarious.

Furious George was an angry little monkey, and always very furious. (my favorite)

"A cheerful heart is good medicine." Proverbs 17:22