The morning began with confidence—perhaps a little too much of it. CUTIS and Buem stood proudly in the backyard, chests out and eyes shining. Today, they announced, they would handle all the farming work themselves. No help needed. No instructions required. The family exchanged amused looks but decided to watch quietly.
Armed with oversized hats and tools nearly as big as they were, CUTIS and Buem marched into the garden like experts. CUTIS claimed he knew exactly when to water the vegetables, while Buem insisted he could harvest faster than anyone else. Within minutes, water splashed everywhere except on the plants, and Buem proudly pulled up a perfectly healthy vegetable that clearly wasn’t ready yet.
They laughed loudly at their own “skills,” striking poses and calling the family over to admire their work. CUTIS pointed at a patch of soil and announced it was “professionally prepared,” even though half the seedlings were upside down. Buem nodded seriously, pretending to inspect the leaves while accidentally stepping on a row of greens.
As lunchtime crept closer, the kitchen remained empty. Mom peeked into the garden and gasped softly. The once-promising vegetables were scattered, muddy, or mysteriously missing. Dad tried not to laugh but couldn’t hide his worry—this harvest was supposed to be lunch.
Meanwhile, CUTIS and Buem were still showing off, reenacting their farming “techniques” and proudly wiping imaginary sweat from their brows. When Mom finally asked where the edible vegetables were, the two froze. They looked at each other, then at the garden, and slowly realized something had gone very wrong.
Embarrassed but still playful, they rushed to help fix the mess. Together, the family salvaged what they could, cleaned the remaining vegetables, and quickly cooked a simple meal—just in time. Lunch was saved, though barely.
In the end, everyone laughed around the table. CUTIS and Buem learned that farming takes patience, care, and practice—not just confidence. Their funny show-off moment nearly left the family without a meal, but it also created a memory full of laughter, teamwork, and love that tasted even better than the food. 🌱😄
