What just happened here? Last night after an hour of family games, the girls were begging Ryan and I to have some more 'family time'. I was tired and pretty much ready to just put a movie on for them to watch so I could veg out and talk with Ryan for a while. I'm not sure Ryan was feelin' it either because when they kept hounding he said, "Well... we could go out back and dig some trenches for our sprinklers." I laughed thinking that was the end of it. But to my amazement all three girls thought that was the best idea they had ever heard of. I'm talking jumping up and down, squealing in delight, excitement. So outside we went! I'm pretty sure we're breaking some child labor laws, but they worked and worked and worked. When we came back inside Khursten said, "That was the best family time ever!" I'm not sure how I feel about this... we try to do a lot together as a family, and I always try to be so creative. Who knew I just had to put them to work?
Tuesday, August 19, 2008
I'm Not Complaining, But...
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My favorite is the picture of Ryan looking like a serious trench digger! He is a little bit scary.
Who knew that family time could be so productive? Maybe I should put my kids to work finishing the basement and see where we get.
Oh funny! The sad thing is... is that I totally remember digging trenches with my dad and enjoying it too! What precious girls!
Haha I love that Nicole is digging trenches in a dress! What a girly-girl! :D
How cute. One of my girls favorite time of the year is planting the garden. Digging the holes to put the plants in everyone gets so dirty. It is hard work but they love it. So I can see how they would love it.
What a fun activity. They will so appreciate the yard when it finally gets done. They have ownership now! What great parents!
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