The project my daughters did with me!

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Here's something I'm rather proud of. . . I have raised two successful babysitters. When they were starting out babysitting, I was as nervous as they were! What if something happens? Will they have to cook? What if the kids are hard to handle? I went over instructions with them right until they walked out the door. I canceled my plans and stayed home in case they called for help. When they got home, I'd want all the details and then go over what to do for next time. They got better and better with each job and my nerves calmed down when I realized they were great babysitters who knew how to keep kids safe AND have fun with them at the same time. Hearing from friends and neighbors what awesome babysitters my daughters are made me so proud!   But now they are getting older and getting different jobs, and spending more weekend nights with friends rather than babysitting, they're ready to pass the torch on to younger babysitters. We had the idea to put together a guide/kit ...
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The good news is. . .

. . . that some yard work takes very little work. I guess that's one of the benefits of an old home with an old garden, some things just bloom and grow out of habit. . . or thanks to someone else's years of hard work. Or maybe I can just be grateful that Mother Nature is a better gardener than I am.




The other good news, is that for the part that does take work, I found that "neighbor kid with a lawn mower" that I'd been searching for. . . two of them, actually, and they're coming back till we get a lawn mower of our own. What a relief!

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Kim said…
Juliann,

My mom was so cute today. I was showing her your kitchen redo (which she also loved). Anyway, she clicked on your portfolio and was amazed by your talent. She thinks you "should be famous" (said in her South Africa accent). I told her you are... ;)
7:52 PM
Unknown said…
Love the pictures and the yard. Nice work! I need to come by. Can't wait to see it all in person.
9:23 PM
missy said…
It's the SECRET GARDEN! I love it! It looks like the perfect place to relax and read a good book(as if anyone has time for that these days).
4:12 PM
Annie said…
Wow. . .incredible! I think this is a good sign for your new house.
3:13 AM
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