We have this giant beanstalk stuck to the side of our house obliterating all views to the north east. So, how did we get into this beanstalk situation? Well, it is all to do with our personal interpretations of the Munchkin-Gnome relationship. You see…I think that we have a relationship where, we shouldn’t need to have a conversation about every single thing that needs to be done on the farm since Gnome should already know what needs to be done. On the other hand, Gnome thinks that if I want something done, I should just go ahead and say it.

Anyway, this all stemmed from a bean plant that sprouted next to the house. It started off small and it just got bigger and bigger since it has been raining non-stop for months. Well, I didn’t think I needed to have a conversation with Gnome about it since I thought that it was obvious that it had to be removed.

Months passed and the vine was growing and spreading along the side of our house. I didn’t say anything and Gnome didn’t do anything. It grew to 12 feet and reached the roof…and that’s when I finally had to say something.

Munchkin: “Ahem…Gnome…did you notice, by any chance, that there is a big plant stuck to the side of the house?”

Gnome: “Yes, of course I did, my dear.”

Munchkin: “Well, why haven’t you got rid of it?”

Gnome: “….because you haven’t mentioned it, I thought you hadn’t noticed it…”

Gnome thought I wouldn’t notice a massive creeping vine growing up the side of the house obliterating all views to the first garden???

If finally dawned on me that at this point that I had to “have the conversation” and speak plainly and tell him what I wanted him to do:

Munchkin: ” Can you get rid of the plant please!”

(I wasn’t as polite as that but for the purposes of wholesome family entertainment, this will suffice).

Gnome: ” Yes, of course. Why didn’t you just say? But, one thing…we will have to wait for seed.”

Munchkin: “Okay, when can we collect seed?”

Gnome: “…mmmm…let me think…sometime near the Ides of March…”

The Ides of March!! The middle of March!! That is months away…

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