Some Childhood Stories of Francisco--as told by Lucia to Mia

THE LITTLE HEN AND THE MISSING CHAIR:

His mother, Antonia, had raised a little hen when he was a small boy. I imagine she cared for it and it no doubt supplied the family with eggs. One day it was dinnertime, and Francisco was called to come and eat. However, he did not find a chair to sit on. No one wants to sit on the floor least of all a stubborn child, and he kept asking for a chair. No chair could be found for him to use. So, a resourceful lad he found something to use in place of a chair. He said, "I found my chair. Now serve me some food," as he sat on the hen. Unfortunately, the little hen did not get to eat any dinner due to being squashed to death by a boy.

THE LONG NAP:
Francisco loved to sleep in longer than he should especially during his nap time. Oftentimes, this habit caused him some confusion. Once he woke up when it was dark out, and thought it was a new day. He would be mad and stubborn for his breakfast (when it was actually dinnertime). He would be upset that breakfast was not being served, and stubborn to eat only a breakfast meal. He would sit and not eat dinner because he was sure it was breakfast time. As a result of his persistence, they would serve him breakfast for dinner. Upon eating his "breakfast", he announced, "Now you can serve me my dinner."

HIS SISTER, AMALIA'S BOYFRIENDS:
When Amalia was old enough to have young men call on her, Francisco would be ready and waiting to give them his "special gift". The unsuspecting guys would come to their home and Francisco would say, "You are not coming to see her! Get out of here!!" Then he would produce his "gifts", and fling them into the air towards these young men. These gifts or rocks, as some people call them, would land on their intended targets.

Later, Amalia would confront the confused Francisco about his welcoming presents. Why was he confused? He thought he took care of these guys, and she would never find out about it. When she did find out, she had her own version of a "present" for Francisco, an onslaught of kicks in to the shins.