Humpty Dumpty Had a Great Fall

Humpty Dumpty woke up one morning in the merriest of moods. Today was the first day of fall -- his absolute favorite season, and the egghead had planned several fun activities to celebrate. First thing was first, Humpty Dumpty hurried to get dressed, pulling his comfy fleece sweater over his head. It was difficult work, but he managed somehow. When he had finished his breakfast, he shoved his hands in his pockets and enjoyed a lengthy stroll in the autumn sunlight, observing the vibrant coloration of the foliage all around him.

Later that day, Humpty Dumpty hopped into his car and drove to the This Little Piggy farmer’s market. There, he selected the biggest, roundest, orangest pumpkin he could find. The oversized squash was so cumbersome, Mr. Dumpty was forced to carefully roll the whole thing back to his vehicle. When he arrived home late in the afternoon, he spread out some of yesterday’s newspapers on his kitchen table and carved the spookiest pumpkin anyone in Mother Gooseville had ever seen.

After the pumpkin had been set on his front porch for all to see, Humpty Dumpty grabbed a ladder and dragged it to his backyard where a large apple tree grew tall and sturdy. Apple picking was one of Mr. Dumpty’s favorite hobbies, and when he had collected a whole barrel full of the reddest, juiciest fruits, he whipped up a batch of his famous homemade apple sauce. He didn’t forget to fill a mason jar with a generous helping of the spiced apple sauce for his neighbor and dear friend, Jack Benimble.

As the day was drawing to a close, Humpty Dumpty felt a wee bit tired, but was in all, extremely satisfied. He pulled a much-cherished novel off his bookshelf and settled down to read by the roaring fireside. Snuggling into his plush armchair, he sighed in contentment. Yes, indeed, Humpty Dumpty had had a great fall.