Cute story, I love it! When our 2 boys were about 8 and 10 we were able to buy a small chunk of pasture, with a pond, creek and lots of oak trees. Every weekend saw us there, hiking, camping, paddle-boating, fixing fence, shooting, hunting, cutting firewood, cooking out. They thought it was normal! Great times!
If my husband could have had the girls fixing fencing, he would have done it in a heartbeat. Once, he paid them to dig holes for planting small bushes to screen out the street. A landscaper gave us a quote for digging 15 holes and planting these trees. He said, "No, the girls will do it." They protested that the girls were only 8 and 9 years old. They can do it, he said. AND THEY DID! I think he paid them $15/hole dug or something like this. This was a ton of money for them.
A beautiful window into your family life. Wise, early lessons for your girls, about how to practice self-compassion, and a healthy, simple reminder to all of us. Thanks, Kristina!
'He believed strongly that children needed time outside to exercise their small bodies and calm their minds. Nature was inherently calming. When they were cranky or full of mischief, he would sweep them up for an outing. They would usually return tired, happy, and hungry. Just like today.'
Oh Kristina, what a memorable day to savor! Thanks for sharing!
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Cute story, I love it! When our 2 boys were about 8 and 10 we were able to buy a small chunk of pasture, with a pond, creek and lots of oak trees. Every weekend saw us there, hiking, camping, paddle-boating, fixing fence, shooting, hunting, cutting firewood, cooking out. They thought it was normal! Great times!
If my husband could have had the girls fixing fencing, he would have done it in a heartbeat. Once, he paid them to dig holes for planting small bushes to screen out the street. A landscaper gave us a quote for digging 15 holes and planting these trees. He said, "No, the girls will do it." They protested that the girls were only 8 and 9 years old. They can do it, he said. AND THEY DID! I think he paid them $15/hole dug or something like this. This was a ton of money for them.
A beautiful window into your family life. Wise, early lessons for your girls, about how to practice self-compassion, and a healthy, simple reminder to all of us. Thanks, Kristina!
'He believed strongly that children needed time outside to exercise their small bodies and calm their minds. Nature was inherently calming. When they were cranky or full of mischief, he would sweep them up for an outing. They would usually return tired, happy, and hungry. Just like today.'