An hour later I stepped outside as he was inspecting their work. He stood up, tossed a spare rock over his shoulder, and smiled as I approached.
He motioned to the nearest pile and explained the situation. "Obviously, I had no idea that they'd have this much stamina," he concluded.
It's a terrific plan for removing rocks. Really, it is.
It also happens to be an excellent strategy if you'd like to quickly lose 40 bucks.
LOL - yes, money can be a big motivator. Tip for the hubs... low ball it next time.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the laughs! Wishing you a lovely day.
xoxo
We had a massive pine tree (scotch pine I think it was) the pine cones would mess up the lawn mower bad or kill your shins... so I offered to pay my son .10/pine cone, thinking, "how many can their be." I lost a pile of money that day. Not pretty... no not pretty at all. :) I think it was near $30. Ouch.
ReplyDelete;-) A few months ago, my hubby tried to get the girls to help clean up sticks in our yard after a lot a strong wind. We have a very big yard an the girls were not at all enthusiastic (to put it mildly). Next time, maybe we'll have to try this strategy.
ReplyDeleteStart with pennies, then. ;)
ReplyDeleteYes, I think he's learned from this experience. A dime seems like such small change -- until 400 rocks are collected.
ReplyDeleteSeeing a good work ethic in your kids normally would make you proud. Ah, irony...
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