We knew we had a big day, so we were up and at it early. Dad was out first, by 6:00, I was there by 6:13, and the next three were helping by 6:30. Grandpa and Grandma helped for a couple hours, Jesse helped when he got home from milking, and Aunt Joyce came to help and stayed until the last cleanup was done. We were so glad they came to help – one year the boys and Dad picked corn and just threw it into Dad’s car. Front seat, back seat, trunk. We decided the corn was multiplying in there…Jacob would get more for us to shuck and report, “There’s just a couple buckets left.” He said that probably 5 or 6 times, and finally we got tired of hearing it – we were SO TIRED of doing corn! We didn’t finish until after supper that year, and for us that’s difficult. When we start early, by noon I’m ready for the end to be in sight, which it was today. Besides being physically tired and ready for a break, it was the hottest day of the year – heat indices of 100-106. We were VERY GLAD to put the corn in the freezer and head to Uncle Jerry’s for a hard-earned break. It’s a big job, and a fun job, but one we are very glad to have done for the year. We ended up with 33 quarts of regular corn and 13 quarts of creamed corn (our favorite but much more time-consuming) for a total of 46 quarts. My goal was 50-55, so I wouldn’t mind a couple more bushels, but our patch probably has that much so we’ll wait a while until that’s ready to do. Meanwhile, we’re sure enjoying it fresh! Home from swimming, then chores, supper, and all to church. Curt preached on Mark ? – the crucifixion, which is always good to contemplate. After a busy day/week it’s just good to sit and reflect on the whole reason we are here: Jesus Christ and Him Crucified.
Pictures of the day:
“I shall tread upon the corn.” [smile]
I like how the green pool has so many uses . . . piles of green beans and piles of corn shucks . . . and, oh by the way, it looks like it's being used as a pool for the littles, too!!
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