A cornfield had been partially cleared for the construction, leaving dried stalks, and hungry crows.
Behind us were lovely woods and a gurgling creek with ferns growing in the shade.
To get away from the workmen with their drills and hammers, I took the 17 six year-olds for many nature walks and treasure hunts that September.
A special memory that year was my Mother spending the day with us on a field trip and teaching the children a song from her childhood about the Scarecrow in the Cornfield.
The scarecrow stands up all day long,
Nodding and waving to the old wind's song.
His coat tail flapping and his hat pulled low
As he stands and waits to scare that crow.
11 comments :
How nice that you took nature walks with the six-year olds. They must have enjoyed that very much. Kids always love treasure hunts. What a special memory of your mom spending the day with you on the field trip. Scare crows remind me of Fall, and this is a delightful song.
~Sheri
I always enjoy your memories.
xx oo
Carla
What a very special memory, and your Mother's song made me smile even more. Happy Wednesday to you!
Hello, Karen, lovely fall image and happy memories. The nature walks sounds like fun. I would enjoy that too. Happy Wednesday, enjoy your day!
this is a beautiful memory from the past, have not heard that song, but would have loved to hear her sing it... in 1972 my boys were 5 and 7, and I was working with 2 and 3 year old kids at my aunts daycare... I don't have any fond memory from that year.
What lovely memory, Karen. One branch of my family hailed from Forsyth County...the Greens.
Such a lovely memory. I'll bet those little 6-year-olds still have nice memories of those nature walks, too. What a treat for them.
What a happy memory! Loved this!!
What a sweet memory! Aren't you thankful for that day with your Mother? I know you are! Sending HUGS and PRAYERS your way!
Nice memory Karen. I have heard a lot of your mother from both you and Mildred and know what a wonderful lady she was. hugs, lj
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