The Flump children are bored and dream of doing something different. Ma, Pa and Grandpa all tell them stories of Flumps they wanted to be when they were younger. Eventually, the children realize that they are happy with their lot.

Pa Flump is sawing wood, Grandpa is playing his Flumpet and the children are playing "Snap" - it is so noisy that Ma Flump gets a headache. Everyone promises to be quiet but squeaky floorboards keep waking her up.