I remember back in elementary school (yes, I can remember that far back) one of the things we did during our science class was to plant a seed. We were all given a paper cup, some potting soil, and a seed. I don’t remember what kind of seed.
Anyway, during class we wrote our name on the cup, filled it with stones and soil, planted the seed, and watered it. The cups were then placed on a windowsill in the classroom. You must remember that this was during the 60’s and I went to a parochial school that was located on the two floors above the church. We had lots of windowsills.
Anyway, we eagerly watched our cups for the first sign that the seed sprouted and would bloom. Excitement filled the room when the first tiny shoot poked its head above the soil.
Once the blooming started we would all rush over to the windowsill first thing on entering the classroom. When the flower was in full bloom we were allowed to take it home as a gift to our mothers.
It was exciting planting, caring for, and watching our seeds sprout and grow. Fast forward 50 years. Now another seed has been planted. It has taken root. I am not thrilled about it. I know it is growing. I can feel it. The stuffed nose, the sore throat, the tiredness, the aching body.
Yes, a cold has been planted and it is flourishing. Bring on the tissues, ibuprofen, and chicken noodle soup!
arjeha 
Take care, my cold was planted about a month ago and grew from a viral infection to a bacterial one. I like the way your story evolved. I wasn’t expecting the ending.
Thank you. I admit that I am not the best patient when I don’t feel well. Just ask my wife.
My ENT told me to buy the Neil Med Sinus Rinse. It helps!
What a great surprise ending! Your memories of planting seeds at school mirrored my experiences in the early 80s:) I remember one occasion when we planted sunflower seeds and my dad transplanted my plants in our garden. I can still remember how tall those three sunflowers grew!
I hope that you are feeling better soon!
There really is a joy in watching something you plant bloom. How wonderful that your father planted your flowers in the garden.
Loved the look back – I can relate to that, and then in my own classrooms having kids plant seeds.
Do take care – colds are nasty things! Lots of fluids and chicken soup.
We have stocked up on Campell’s Chicken Noodle Soup. Something about all of that grease soothes me.
I think many children remember planting seeds. When my daughter was in first grade, they panted watermelons. Yes, we planted it in the yard. We grew a watermelon, but it didn’t get big enough to eat it! Hope you are feeling better soon!
I think there is something exciting about planting a seed and seeing if it will take root.
Ha! That wasn’t at all where I thought your slice was going. Loved the surprise at the end when you revealed your true topic, but I am very sorry you are getting a cold. And I’d forgotten all about planting seeds in those paper cups, but I did that too!
Seems like planting seeds in paper cups was a universal tradition in classrooms.
Love the direction this took! Great job growing a story!
Thank you. I didn’t want to come right out and write about having a cold.
Unexpected ending after such an exciting memory. Cold is a weed seed. Good luck in eliminating it. I suggest grated ginger, spoonful of honey, squeezed lemon juice and hot water.
I like the sound of your remedy. I will have to try that.
I was thinking bean seeds sprouting in baggies with damp paper towels . . . no dirt required. So i loved your surprise ending! Get well!
Never tried that with a bean seed and damp paper towel.
Nice transition…even though having a cold is not nice! My students always love planting seeds. We will do ours in about a month so they don’t get too big before we are able to put them outside.
I think students really find this an exciting learning experience because there are so many lessons that can be derived from simply planting a seed and watching it grow.
I am excited to be reading your blog again! There is always a surprise! This one, I didn’t expect!
So glad to have you back reading my posts.
Get well soon! I do exactly that project with my students every year and we send them home for the moms 🙂
Thanks, Erika. Planting seeds seems to be a time honored tradition in many classrooms.
What a twist! Feel better soon… hope you will find better seeds. When my daughter was a second grader, they brought tiny poinsettia plants home from a field trip. Thanks to my mom’s green thumb and bay window, it survived til my daughter’s middle school days.
Maybe if I don’t water this seed I have it will wither and go away. Here’s hoping.
LOL! What a totally unexpected twist at the end. I didn’t see it coming, especially since you had carried me back to elementary days.
I was looking for a way to write about my cold without coming out and making it a complaining post. Thought this would do it.
I am right there with you – the cups, the seeds, the stuffy nose. I also have a cough and, consequently, sore ribs. I hope we both feel better soon.
Yes, I hope we are both feeling better real soon. After all, there is a month’s worth of writing coming up.