The wooden spoon
When will it end?31 total reviews
Comment from Senyai
Hi Wendy,
This is so cute! Very memorable tradition that seems to be hard to detect who did the deed lol. I love a good mystery and this had all the trapping of a delicious family fun time to see how cunning someone could be... or unobservant :))
A very deserved win, Wendy!
All the best,
Senyai
reply by the author on 14-Nov-2021
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Hi Wendy,
This is so cute! Very memorable tradition that seems to be hard to detect who did the deed lol. I love a good mystery and this had all the trapping of a delicious family fun time to see how cunning someone could be... or unobservant :))
A very deserved win, Wendy!
All the best,
Senyai
Comment Written 14-Nov-2021
reply by the author on 14-Nov-2021
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Yes, it was a harmless and fun thing to do. Such things make each family unique. Many thanks for your kind words andcongratulations.
Wendy
Comment from LJbutterfly
Congratulations on winning the Family Story contest. This is a delightful and creative account of a family whose members knew how to keep a secret from one generation to the next. I enjoyed the language you used to tell a story where the same thing kept happening. Each sentence was fresh. This was a well deserved win.
reply by the author on 12-Nov-2021
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Congratulations on winning the Family Story contest. This is a delightful and creative account of a family whose members knew how to keep a secret from one generation to the next. I enjoyed the language you used to tell a story where the same thing kept happening. Each sentence was fresh. This was a well deserved win.
Comment Written 12-Nov-2021
reply by the author on 12-Nov-2021
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Thank you very much. I appreciate your lovely review, and the congratulations too.
Wendy
Comment from Carol Hillebrenner
This is a truly charming story about a quite amusing family prank. You were very creative to come up with such an odd family legend. You also showed how the spoon kept going without blaming anyone but making it clear they were all involved, they were a loving family.
reply by the author on 11-Nov-2021
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This is a truly charming story about a quite amusing family prank. You were very creative to come up with such an odd family legend. You also showed how the spoon kept going without blaming anyone but making it clear they were all involved, they were a loving family.
Comment Written 11-Nov-2021
reply by the author on 11-Nov-2021
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Thank you very much Carol for this lovely review. Much appreciated. I am glad you enjoyed this one.
Wendy
Comment from amahra
Congratulations...what an imagination you have. A wooden spoon, hum...
I really liked the story just hoped that I knew more about what the wooden spoon stood for. Or perhaps, it was just a pranked. Anyway, I loved the story.
reply by the author on 11-Nov-2021
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Congratulations...what an imagination you have. A wooden spoon, hum...
I really liked the story just hoped that I knew more about what the wooden spoon stood for. Or perhaps, it was just a pranked. Anyway, I loved the story.
Comment Written 11-Nov-2021
reply by the author on 11-Nov-2021
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So glad you enjoyed this one, mostly fact with a bit of fiction thrown in. Just a prank, the spoon didn't stand for anything at all, just an annoying thing they had to get out of the bed so as to enjoy their sleep. Many thanks for your great review!
Wendy
Wendy
Comment from Aspiring2Write
Such a great story. I can't believe that became a tradition. I would love to do it on my brothers. So glad you won the contest. Wish you the best in your future writing.
Yours Truly,
Joshua Law
reply by the author on 11-Nov-2021
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Such a great story. I can't believe that became a tradition. I would love to do it on my brothers. So glad you won the contest. Wish you the best in your future writing.
Yours Truly,
Joshua Law
Comment Written 11-Nov-2021
reply by the author on 11-Nov-2021
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Thank you so much Joshua! Thank you too for your congratulations, greatly appreciated. Try it on your brothers ... it may become an international tradition!
Wishing you the best in your writing too.
Best wishes
Wendy
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It is now. 😏
Comment from Father Flaps
Hi Wendy,
I enjoyed your family story even though it is fictional. It sounds like it could be fun. In my own family, the non-fiction stories abound. For example, my father (in carving the Thanksgiving or Christmas turkey) would always try to fool my mother, "You forgot to take out the bag of innards when you put the turkey in the oven!" Another one was placing a dirty sock under someone's pillow. And many times, we'd hear a knock on the bathroom door when we'd just sat down. "Hello?" ...no answer! "Is anyone there?" ... no answer. I never heard tell of a wooden spoon in a bed. Did it mean anything in particular?
Congratulations on winning the contest! Good for you!
Hugs,
Kimbob
reply by the author on 11-Nov-2021
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Hi Wendy,
I enjoyed your family story even though it is fictional. It sounds like it could be fun. In my own family, the non-fiction stories abound. For example, my father (in carving the Thanksgiving or Christmas turkey) would always try to fool my mother, "You forgot to take out the bag of innards when you put the turkey in the oven!" Another one was placing a dirty sock under someone's pillow. And many times, we'd hear a knock on the bathroom door when we'd just sat down. "Hello?" ...no answer! "Is anyone there?" ... no answer. I never heard tell of a wooden spoon in a bed. Did it mean anything in particular?
Congratulations on winning the contest! Good for you!
Hugs,
Kimbob
Comment Written 11-Nov-2021
reply by the author on 11-Nov-2021
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Thank you so much Kimbob! Also for your congratulations.
These little games are what make each family unique and special.
No, the spoon didn't have any special significance - it was just big enough to be felt in the bed ....
Wendy
Comment from Sally Law
Sorry for no six for this. I'm behind in so many ways. Outstanding writing and just so fun. I'm drawn to your wholesome writing. In our home it was a plastic palmetto bug. A real looking one.
My grandson is on FanStory, Aspiring2Write, and I will be directing him to you as well.
My vote today. Sending you my best today as always and best wishes for the upcoming contest,
Sal XOs
reply by the author on 11-Nov-2021
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Sorry for no six for this. I'm behind in so many ways. Outstanding writing and just so fun. I'm drawn to your wholesome writing. In our home it was a plastic palmetto bug. A real looking one.
My grandson is on FanStory, Aspiring2Write, and I will be directing him to you as well.
My vote today. Sending you my best today as always and best wishes for the upcoming contest,
Sal XOs
Comment Written 11-Nov-2021
reply by the author on 11-Nov-2021
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Hi Sally, Wow, thank you so much for your beautiful review. You have made my heart sing! So glad you enjoyed my little story. My son is a great practical joker, and I am sure this one began with him when he was quite young. How wonderful for your grandson to be on Fanstory! And thank you for sending him in my direction. That's a wonderful compliment. I will check him out too.
Thank you also for your vote - much appreciated!
Hugs to you.
Wendy
Comment from Melodie Michelle
Perfect entry for the family story fiction writing prompt contest! Well written and well thought out;-)
Thank you for sharing and many blessings to you;-)
reply by the author on 10-Nov-2021
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Perfect entry for the family story fiction writing prompt contest! Well written and well thought out;-)
Thank you for sharing and many blessings to you;-)
Comment Written 10-Nov-2021
reply by the author on 10-Nov-2021
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Thank you so much Melodie for your lovely review, very encouraging. Appreciated!
Wendy
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Comment from Patty Palmer
What an interesting game to be shared by an entire family and carried into the next generations to come. This prompt has brought out the best of the best stories. It;s going to be interesting to see who wins because they all sound like winners to me! Good luck!
Patty
reply by the author on 10-Nov-2021
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What an interesting game to be shared by an entire family and carried into the next generations to come. This prompt has brought out the best of the best stories. It;s going to be interesting to see who wins because they all sound like winners to me! Good luck!
Patty
Comment Written 10-Nov-2021
reply by the author on 10-Nov-2021
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Thank you so much Patty for your lovely review! Appreciated!
Wendy
Comment from Bill Schott
This story, The Wooden Spoon, is a fun look at a family mystery made into an intriguing generational game. What a clever idea.
reply by the author on 10-Nov-2021
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This story, The Wooden Spoon, is a fun look at a family mystery made into an intriguing generational game. What a clever idea.
Comment Written 10-Nov-2021
reply by the author on 10-Nov-2021
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Thanks so much Bill for your fine review. I am glad you enjoyed reading my story.
Wendy