Kids

Why is it that whenever Mom asks them to do something, kids always respond by either ignoring her or saying no or coming up with some other creative excuse as to why they can't complete said task? But, if someone else, neighbor, friend, grandma, etc. suggests that helping out in this way might be fun, or if they just start said job, then the kids jump right in and take over?


Enter exhibit A:
Have I mentioned before that I hate black walnuts?? Hate, Hate, Hate them!! Hate to smell them, hate to eat them, HATE to see them all over my yard!!! Okay, now that that is off of my chest...
I have been asking the kids to clean up the plethora of walnuts in our yard. I said it was a chore, I said it would be fun, we'd make a game of it, I offered money!!! all to no avail. Over walks the neighbor who asks for a broom to just sweep the walnuts off of the sidewalk with and Carter jumps right in and takes of the task of cleaning up the walnuts!!!

Thank you Carter!! Mom appreciates all of your help!!

I just wish I knew how to get you to agree to it easier...