Raspberry Pickin'

This morning, Madi and I joined some friends out at Butler's Orchard for some raspberry picking! Madi and I were both super excited about going-we haven't had raspberries since being in Camarillo, where every morning Madi would join her Grandpa Al in picking a few raspberries as part of their breakfast. This was something that Madi (and Grandpa Al) looked forward to every morning! So of course Madi was in heaven when she saw the rows and rows of ripe raspberries! She got right to work picking . . .



or should I say . . . EATING!!!!



Madi did not understand the concept of putting the berries into a container to save for later. She wanted raspberries and she wanted them NOW!! She picked from the bushes within her reach. Then she went for the bucket!


I kept putting raspberries in and she kept eating them up! After emptying what was in the bucket, she licked it clean-lid and all!



I knew Spencer was going to want to try a few berries so I had to take control of the situation. I took the container away and tried directing her to another bush while I quickly picked. This did NOT make her happy! The last 20 minutes I had to deal with this:


Thank goodness for nice friends who try to make things better! I love how Lexi is holding out her hand to Madi as a friendly gesture, trying to make Madi feel better. The twin shirts were NOT done on purpose either- just 2 moms who think alike!


Thanks Melissa, Laura, Krista, Becky, and kiddos for a fun morning!! And, I can't forget to thank Grandpa Al for creating a Raspberry Monster! Now I'm just waiting for a diaper blow out!!