A harmless pumpkin guts sensory bin. It contains the insides of four large pumpkins. I also provided a potato masher, ice cream scoop, spatula, and measuring cups. I'd like to say that it looked inviting, but take a look at this picture..
Yes, he was a little apprehensive. This was after my messy fun pep talk. This was after I reminded him of all the times he's been nervous before, only to love the mess once he got started. I even started quoting Dr. Seuss's "Green Eggs And Ham" to convince him he should try it.
So he started mashing and scooping, still not ready to get the slimy goo on his hands. Then out of nowhere, my still clean little boy said that he was ready to get in the bin. Yay!
He was having a great time squishing it between his toes, when he promptly fell because it's slimy and slippery!! This was hilarious to us both and proved to be funny even the second and sixth time.
Eventually, after sitting in the pumpkin guts and scooping and squashing some more, he was ready to get out. He was running around the yard and I put my husband up to this...
I'm sorry, but there's no pictures after this point. I wish there were because they would surely be hilarious. But I quickly realized that no one would be safe and I thought it would be best to put up the camera. I was right.
It took a few tries to actually land a hit on R, but when he did R figured he'd take revenge. And he didn't want revenge on the person throwing the pumpkin globs. He wanted revenge on the person that suggested it. Gulp.
A lot of craziness ensued. Pumpkin was hurled at anyone and everyone. People were chased, and when they were caught their pockets were filled with slime. They saved the best for me though. The instigator. That sensory bin filled with pounds and pounds of pumpkin was still mostly full when it was hoisted and dumped over my head. And, I can tell you that it was an experience I will never forget.
We all survived, but our sides were split from the laughter. It was hands down, the most fun I've had in the longest time. This will surely be a tradition that we look forward to each year.
Two thumbs way up!!! :D
ReplyDeleteI love his expression as he inspects it. It sounds like fun.
ReplyDeleteThanks for linking up to AfterSchool! This really is a great sensory activity.
ReplyDeleteWow, you are brave! I only wish there were more pictures ;) Thanks for sharing this on Monday Madness - just the kind of laugh I need!
ReplyDeleteNow that I am at my computer and not on my phone, I will try to leave another comment. This looks like a ton of fun. What a great idea! I posted this to my facebook page.
ReplyDeletePumpkin guts! One of my favorite things about fall! :) Sounds like a ton of fun! PS you're gonna have pumpkins sprouting up around your yard next year (trust me, I know! lol) Great post, thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteAleacia @ Dilly-Dali Art
This is hilarious! Stopping by from the Kid Blogger Network on FB. Love all the pumpkin posts you have up right now. We are having a pumpkin themed week right now so I may be linking up to some of your ideas.
ReplyDeleteThank you all for the comments. I appreciate the time you spend reading and commenting on my posts.
ReplyDeleteAnd Thank you Kristin for sharing my post! It really was a ton of fun. I'm hearing that it sounds a bit disgusting, but the fun overruled the icky at the time. Haha.
Aleacia, thanks for stopping by! Did you let your pumpkins grow? My husband would be pleased by this. He told me afterwards that he was going to try and save the seeds and now he has to comb over the yard. Haha!
I'm so glad you seen some things you might like, Abbie. I would be happy for you to link to anything that interests you. Appreciative, even. :)
Visiting from Afterschool - you are such a fun mom! I am sure your son will remember this when he is old enough to have kids of his own :)
ReplyDeletewhat a fun & brave Mom! Sounds like so much fun was had by all! :)
ReplyDeleteHey thanks for linking this up to the Outdoor Play Link Up! I added it to our Pinterest board as well; Outdoor Play Link Up Ideas!
ReplyDeleteThanks!
Lucky. My kids Gag every time they come in contact! Thanks for sharing on The Sunday Showcase
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for the kind words. I enjoy playing with him and making memories. I hope that he has a lot of fond memories later in life. It is what I strive for.
ReplyDeleteThank you all for stopping by and reading.
Did you pick all the seeds up afterwards, or are you waiting to see how many vines sprout up next spring? Either way - what a lot of fun!
ReplyDeleteAimee, it wasn't until I posted this that I realized some people might feel like it's disgusting. It didn't even dawn on me that it could be. Haha. Gagging is a great reason to not have one!
ReplyDeleteHi Joyce,
ReplyDeleteI'm featuring this post at the AfterSchool party tomorrow. Do you mind if I use your picture of the bin of pumpkin and link back to you?
Kelly
Oh, that's exciting! Thank you for featuring my post. Yes, of course you have permission. I would love for you to feature me.
ReplyDeleteI always find it amazing when other kids smoosh around in this kind of sensory experience. My son has the hardest time touching anything remotely gooey. The idea of using the potato masher to start out is great.
ReplyDeleteAn Almost Unschooling Mom, we are just going to see what happens this next spring. I'm sure both my husband and son will love seeing pumpkin development in spontaneous places.
ReplyDeleteI thought I already commented on this! I wonder why I didn't yet. I have looked at this post several times. I was just going back through the posts from Monday Madness and didn't see my comment here?? Well, I think you are such a fun mom to do this with your kids. I wish I were so brave. I bet they will remember it for a lifetime. Thanks for linking up. Hope to see you back tomorrow.
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun Mum you are! Thanks for linking up to the Outdoor Play Party, hope to see you again this Friday!
ReplyDeleteToo funny! I can totally picture my son doing the same thing. Thanks for sharing this over at our Best of October link up!
ReplyDeleteThank you for stopping by and commenting, Laura. I hope it's something he remembers and I hope to make it a tradition. It really was a blast. I love your linky. Thank you!
ReplyDeleteThank you too, Mama Pea Pod, for such a great linky.
And I enjoyed looking through your best of October link up, Toddler Approved!