Chores

Not sure how much of it was planned, but yesterday at our house ended up being a bit of a work day.

It started with Laura learning how to work the Enric-restored riding mower.

While Laura was cutting the grass, Silas took it upon himself to gather sticks. (Trees keep falling apart during some past storms).

While they did that, Enric was busy pulling leaves out of the top of the pool cover.

Then I thought to teach Silas how to bring in the empty trash can and recycling bin.
I didn’t have to tell him a thing! He started to push the big can in without one bit of instruction.

After the trash, Silas took the recycling bin up the steps to the deck, and without even being asked to, he went into the house to gather all the empty bottles that had piled up while the bin was out by the road. He put them in the bin very thoughtfully.

Later, Enric decided enough leaves and water was out from the cover of the pool, and we all got together to pull the cover off. (Not an easy task). Silas, helped out by afterwards, stacking the water filled pastic boxes that hold the cover down. They were emptied and neatly stacked.

Silas really likes to help and loves being busy!