Monday, July 9, 2012

Bonding in Las Vegas

Whether the teen and near-teen grandchildren want to admit it or not, Grandpa really looks forward to putting them to work for a couple of hours while they visit. They should be thankful we don't live in the country or have a farm. Of course if that was the case they probably wouldn't come to visit for fear of all the work expected of them.

The Allen's were in town last week and I invited Mac and Alyssa to help in the dreaded "tree" project. They have never done it before and didn't know what to expect. I was up early walking at 5:30 am, cuting down limbs at 6:30 am and we finally finished about 9:30 am. Mac has only used power tools in the past, so I had to teach him how to use a "hand" saw and he got very good.

Mac and Alyssa were a great help. Once we got Alyssa involved
the work went twice as fast. We just needed someone to stuff
the trash can - and she did great!

Once done with the hard work we had lunch and off shopping that afternoon. By the time we were all done I was exhausted, even if they were just getting started. It was a fun day with my grandkids, daughter, and spouse. It was a lot harder shopping then trimming the tree.

Not as many bags as usual, but that's because we are getting
into a rhythm of accomplishing the work. And bags are bags!

4 comments:

Donna said...

Glad someone else got to have "fun" with you!

Krissie said...

How fun! I love how everyone works on the "tree project" when they visit!

quilts and quirks said...

The "tree project" can go on forever-or at least till we move. The trees grow fast here. The shopping was in a.c. and a lot more fun. The grandkids even stayed within budget for shoes and found jeans for only $10.00 each. A great day for all involved. WE DO ENJOY CHILDREN AND GRANDCHILDREN VISITING.

Jeni Allen said...

I distinctly remember NOT liking doing yard work with dad growing up, but I think the grandkids have a much better time. It's a great bonding time for them. And yes, shopping was much more fun!