For our Labor Day weekend project, Sean and the kids began the installation of a garden path that will eventually wander across the back yard. Last weekend they focused on simply getting the path installed as it runs along the grow beds in the side yard.
Sometimes we really worry about our kids not knowing how to work. I will be kind and not mention the name that causes us so much worry. The little one above is AMAZING when it comes to digging in on a serious work project. Erik shoveled gravel all day long on Saturday. And he was ready bright and early Monday morning to dig in with the cement work. I don’t think Sean could have done it without him – seriously.
After lunch on Monday Djeryd and Erik switched places and Djeryd put in a couple of hours working beside his dad.
Then, of course, Anna had to get in on the action. Actually she was begging all morning. I finally talked Sean into letting her try to help. He agreed and then Anna spent another three hours complaining about the required wardrobe.
Anna: But I hate these pants!
Mommy: That’s why you’re wearing them – to get yucky cement all over them. They will be ruined and you’ll never have to wear them again.
Anna: But I hate these pants!
My job was to keep everyone fueled with food and drink and “It looks awesome! You guys are doing a great job!”
We Sean & co. will mortar the spaces between and head on to the next section. I think it is going to look absolutely fabulous. (Just wait until we get the meandering path through the flower garden in – yea!! I can’t wait!) Sean, you are wonderful! Thank you!
3 comments:
It looks beautiful! And so does your garden, our garden was a mess this year. What a lot of hard, family work, which is the best kind of work (even if some members of the family don't agree). I passed by one day and saw Erik shoveling something out of the truck and I was impressed!
That is a ton of work, but it looks fabulous! Great Job everyone!
That looks beautiful. I can't wait to see it in person. Are we on for FHE next Sunday?
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