Critter Confessions from the Land of the Flowered Bed
Hello. My name is Pumble the Bee, and I’m from the Land of the Flowered Bed, a world of enchanted stuffed toys and creatures that live in a little girl’s bedroom. There’ll be a book about us soon, so you can read all about us.
In fact, you may have seen me at the ball...
But the real reason I’m here is simple. I have a confession.
A secret I have carried for years.
I’ve buried it within my heart, hidden it deep in the folds of my soul and pushed it to the darkest parts of my mind.
But it’s time. Time to reveal this dreadful secret.
This is the scariest thing I’ve ever done.
Here goes: I, Pumble the Bumblebee, am afraid of heights.
That’s right. I’m a bee who is scared of heights.
While all the other bees are zipping over fields of flowers, flying high above houses and weaving between flocks of birds…
I’m down on the ground, preferably doing something like baking or walking to an ice cream shop…
Did I mention I have a sweet tooth? It’s a bee thing.
Anyway, the mere mention of flying breaks me out in hives. And not the good kind. My hands shake, my wings tremble and I lose my appetite. It’s terrible, absolutely horrible.
And it’s not like I had some great dramatic fall from the sky or brush with depth. I’ve just always been terrified of heights, ever since I was a tiny bee first stepping out of the hive I was raised in.
But, there’s a silver lining to every cloud.
For you see, being the stout bee that I am (though, it’s not my fault. As a pastry chef at the Pond, I’m forced to create delectable goodies like biscuits and pumpkin bread and pies and honeycakes and cookies and ice cream….and I simply must make sure they’re acceptable for consumption.)
Burp. Excuse me. What was I talking about? I get a bit forgetful when someone mentions honeycakes…
Oh yes. Being the stout bee I am, you see, I can’t really fly at all. Not very high, anyway.
Which suits me just fine.
Now, let’s talk about more pleasant things. Who would like some honeycakes?
Stay tuned, Invisible Friends! We’ve got a week of whimsy coming up! We’ve got new editions of the Gift, Twirl and Coconut Queen, new tasty recipes and a new Creative Woman of the Pond! Stay tuned!
August 22nd, 2009 at 2:44 am
I’m afraid of heights too Pumble! And I can’t even fly either whihc makes it that much more perilous!
August 22nd, 2009 at 4:20 am
Heights, ewwww… Tranquilize me and Ill be OK.
August 22nd, 2009 at 4:53 am
I am a little freaked out about heights too…honeycakes?!…yum!
August 22nd, 2009 at 5:44 am
Me! Me! Me! I want some honeycakes. I have never ever ever ever had honeycakes. I don’t even know what they are but since they involve honey and cakes, they’ve gotta be good. And heights? I get dizzy wearing platform shoes…
August 22nd, 2009 at 5:58 am
Don’t worry Pumble, we have your back. Just don’t ask me to come after you if you get stuck too far up!!
August 22nd, 2009 at 8:21 am
I’ll trade you a poem for some honeycakes, Pumble.
Here is amber honey sweet
In a crystal bowl
Sun kissed food the fairies eat
Nectar for the Soul
I bet you didn’t know September is National Honey Month, or do you???
August 22nd, 2009 at 8:48 am
I would love some!
August 22nd, 2009 at 10:54 am
I’ve never had a honey cake. Care to share?
August 22nd, 2009 at 12:45 pm
can i get a piece from that yummy looking honey cake Pumble? hehe me too pumble. i get freaked out of heights always.. you look sooo cute more than the other bumbble bees.. hehe. have a honey sweet happy weekend pumble
cheers!!
August 22nd, 2009 at 3:15 pm
I would! I would like some honeycakes!
August 22nd, 2009 at 3:59 pm
Me! I would love some!!!
August 22nd, 2009 at 9:50 pm
ha! breaks out into hives! too cute! and the cake looks yummy!!!
August 23rd, 2009 at 6:04 am
I would love some honeycakes!! I think it’s better you stay on the ground and cook up delicious edibles!!!!!!!!
August 23rd, 2009 at 10:01 am
Araid of heights: I think the chair lift is worse than the cable railway! Some honeycakes for me too!!
August 23rd, 2009 at 1:06 pm
Its okay Mr. Pumble, I can’t fly either. something about weight distribution, and not enough wings. I think baked goods are better than flying anyway. May I have a spot of tea with my honeycake please?, Thank you. Good day Mr. Pumble!
August 23rd, 2009 at 3:09 pm
honeycakes….yum.
August 23rd, 2009 at 6:24 pm
*giggle* Afraid of heights…LOL! Thanks for a cute story to brighten my busy Sunday!
August 23rd, 2009 at 8:28 pm
I am afraid of heights too Mr. Pumble. You are adorable! I would love a piece of honeycake – YUM!
XOXO
Jen
August 24th, 2009 at 3:26 am
Would love some honeycakes for sure!
August 24th, 2009 at 5:31 am
Honeycake sounds wonderful!
August 24th, 2009 at 6:05 am
if there’s a reward for climbing to great heights, such as, say, cake, i don’t mind it so much.
August 24th, 2009 at 6:23 am
Poor Pumble! Maybe she should stick to flying low!
August 24th, 2009 at 7:56 am
I’d take honeycakes over heights any day!
August 24th, 2009 at 11:40 am
This line made me laugh: “Did I mention I have a sweet tooth? It’s a bee thing.” Good stuff.
Poor bee who is afraid of heights!?! Can’t wait to see how Pumble’s story turns out.
August 24th, 2009 at 12:18 pm
HEHE! It’s okay I don’t blame you one bit!
You are a cutie and I love your name. Pumble.
August 24th, 2009 at 2:28 pm
Ah Pumble, your secret is safe with us. Honest. (Pssst – we don’t like heights either!) Besides, anyone as cute as you doesn’t need to worry about that!
tp
August 24th, 2009 at 4:06 pm
What a cutie Pumble is…and Pumble, you’re not so bad. I’m afraid of heights AND water! I am never afraid of baking and desserts, however!
August 25th, 2009 at 3:05 am
Oh Pumble, I feel your pain! It’s no fun being afraid of heights. Perhaps we can commiserate together over a nice slice of honey cake, or two , or three . . .
August 25th, 2009 at 8:00 am
No worries Pumble I hate flying too. This is why I’m more than happy to take a boat anywhere I need to be.
August 25th, 2009 at 10:58 am
I’m having a kind of down day, and “hives. Not the good kind.” made me laugh out loud – I’m SO glad I’m back to reading about the Pond!
August 25th, 2009 at 2:30 pm
We have a lot in common. I hate heights too. And I sure have a sweet tooth. Come to think of it, I’m kind of stout too!
Ramona
August 26th, 2009 at 10:53 am
So just how do you come up with the creature names?
September 1st, 2009 at 5:24 pm
The first day of school went well enough. My daughter who is in 2nd grade has always had a bit of anxiety about having real friends. The kids her age seem to be very clickish and demanding. She’d like someone who is more like she is (more compromising) and she hasn’t had any luck. She’s shy and gets social anxiety. This year, again, there are no girls in her class that she’s had in any of her classes before and they are all friends with each other. But she got the teacher she likes and she’s happy about that! The 1st grader is far more easy going and my 6th grader is more easy going too. Although it seems like the first few days of school it is largely wasted time as far as learning goes.