Something was wrong, but I didn't know what it might be. Everything was set! I had arranged it all just the way T. C. had mentioned it to my neighbor with her cute accent. I had overheard them talking over the fence. The Traveling Chicken had said she wanted friends with large ears, (check), a porcelain tea cup with saucer, (check), flowers, (check), steaming hot tea, (check), a beautiful view of the garden, (check), and additional friends that could speak in her native tongue (which is peep), (check). I am sure that is exactly what I heard.
But I could tell The Traveling Chicken was upset.
Finally, I asked her, "What is wrong, T. C.?"
With downcast eyes, she sighed, "Well, since I was in Florida, I was telling your neighbor that I wanted to go to the Grand Floridian Resort and Spa at Disney World. They serve high tea there, overlooking the gardens. Mickey Mouse lives close by and I was hoping to talk with him as I have heard he is fluent in Peep."
"Oh, Miss Chicken, I am so sorry I didn't just ask you what you wanted instead of trying to surprise you." I replied. "It's too late to go now, because tomorrow you fly to New York to see Brande Amo."
Miss Chicken thought for a while and then said, "That's OK. You tried very hard to please me, so I am going to enjoy the Florida sunshine streaming into the studio, look at the garden view, enjoy my flowered porcelain cup and saucer with it's steaming tea, and talk peep with my new friends until it is time to go to New York."
But I could tell The Traveling Chicken was upset.
Finally, I asked her, "What is wrong, T. C.?"
With downcast eyes, she sighed, "Well, since I was in Florida, I was telling your neighbor that I wanted to go to the Grand Floridian Resort and Spa at Disney World. They serve high tea there, overlooking the gardens. Mickey Mouse lives close by and I was hoping to talk with him as I have heard he is fluent in Peep."
"Oh, Miss Chicken, I am so sorry I didn't just ask you what you wanted instead of trying to surprise you." I replied. "It's too late to go now, because tomorrow you fly to New York to see Brande Amo."
Miss Chicken thought for a while and then said, "That's OK. You tried very hard to please me, so I am going to enjoy the Florida sunshine streaming into the studio, look at the garden view, enjoy my flowered porcelain cup and saucer with it's steaming tea, and talk peep with my new friends until it is time to go to New York."
So adorable! Your painting is beautiful!
ReplyDeleteThis made me smile! Loved the story & the painting is wonderful!
ReplyDeleteIt's 3 a.m. In the morning and I'm reading this entry with the hugest smile on my face. Another wonderful diary entry of Little Miss Chicken. Wonderful painting, clever entry. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful light-filled painting. Sounds like our little TC has had another wonderful visit while on her journey!
ReplyDeletePamela, you've made a wonderful story and painting of Miss Chicken with her Peep friends. Charming!
ReplyDeleteThat gave me a chuckle! And a wonderful painting as well! Good show!
ReplyDeleteI am always so tickled to see a new entry from Ms. Chick. How fun! Love your beautiful painting and story. Well done!
ReplyDeleteSo Sweet & Elegant, Pamela. Beautiful layers of color in the table, tea cup and curtain!
ReplyDeleteThe teacup is gorgeous and the colors are reflected in T.C. I am sure she is quite happy!
ReplyDeleteI am so loving reading all these and love what you posted! Good Job...can't wait for my turn, it's getting closer!
ReplyDeleteGreat narration and painting. She's arrived at my studio with her entourage' and they three, are enjoying a relaxing Easter weekend. But I told them we're getting to work on Monday. She thinks she's OK with that.
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely story!!! And what a lovely painting! You made TC so alive:) Well done!
ReplyDeleteThank you everyone for your thoughtful comments. It was so good of you to take your time to post your thoughts. Miss Chicken was easy to host and was the perfect model once she settled in and got to work.
ReplyDeleteYours in art,
Pamela