Yesterday was a good time to get out of the house! I think we're all feeling the strain of not seeing family and friends and some fresh air was definitely needed. We have a small yard at the back of our house and after the wild windy weather we've been having this year it was looking in a sorry state with bits of rubbish strewn about and mounting leaf piles. So, it was time for a clean up! We popped on our wellies, gloves and coats and grabbed the broom. I started off but very soon my eldest wanted a turn and for a good hour or so we swept up all the leaves and used the outside water tap to splosh water on the floor and give it a bit of a wash down whilst we were there. Despite how we feel about these jobs as adults it has been my experience that children love to do tasks like this (which in turn has often helped me feel more enthusiastic in return), so try to feed off their enthusiasm when dong jobs you may not like. It's also worth noting that even if your yard/outdoor space is pristine, children will still be happy to sweep it, to be helpful as well as just for the fun of it. So even if you're not an 'outdoorsy' person, grab a broom and have a go!
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