It’s a chore she genuinely enjoys.
When leaves fall in our yard, Aidan is eager to swipe them into tidy piles. Unfortunately, she takes her leaf piles a little too seriously because she gets miffed when they are disturbed.
I told her she lives in the wrong family to hold the unreasonable expectation that a pile of leaves can remain undisturbed. It’s hard to find people who can resist a pile ‘o leaves—especially the little ones.
Joel, Beatrix, and Archie invaded. Aidan looked at me helplessly, imploring me to do something.
I was torn about telling the little ones to stop. I wanted to honor her hard work.
But I wanted the little ones to have the experience of bounding around in leaves.
So we compromised. Out of the 4 piles, the little ones had permission to destroy 1.
25% decimated!
100% happy!
I just love pictures!!!
That first shot of Aidan is perfect!
I love these pictures! And Bea’s dress is fabulous. I want one in my size please 🙂
It sounds you like you have mastered the art of compromise! Beautiful pictures!
I’m TOTALLY with your kids: I LOVE raking leaves! Unfortunately, we’re in a newish homes and our trees’ leaf production is woosy at best. So envious of these lovely shots.
How fun! Growing up in Arizona, we never had the privilege of raking or playing in mounds of leaves. Let ’em at it!
Oh would you look at those little ones having the time of their lives!!! Oh I also love sweeping leaves it is just the sort of job where your mind can wander but the job still gets done!!!
There is nothing like playing in leaves. We went to look at a house last weekend (that had a gorgeous yard carpeted with leaves), mostly just so I could let the kids play. 😉
Great photos. I love the way they tell your story. And I love the happy ending too. Not always easy to achieve with 4 kids.
What a happy moment and a wise decision:)
Wisdom. And I LOVE that top pic 🙂
Love, love, LOVE the first picture! Her expression and posture are so perfect!
Oh my gosh, that first picture is classic! I love the photos and am glad you were able to negotiate a compromise that pleased everyone!