happy helper

just had to share this picture of john from saturday morning.
he always likes to help daddy by holding the dust pan while chris sweeps into it.
this time he wanted to try using the blower.

he was so focused on his work and really did do a great job!
saturday mornings are a success to me when the kids help out & the house is in order.
my goal is to have the big cleaning (that only i can do) done before the weekend
and then have some jobs for them to do too.

this was the first saturday morning in awhile that they have all been home.
christopher mowed and the other kids helped wipe down walls and baseboards.
then it was off to birthday parties and errands.

i just love it when our yard is freshly mowed and cleaned up.
and it makes me happy when those in the family who helped feel that sense of pride too.