The Real Reason Why Couples have Kids

Gary was excited that our first 2 children were boys mainly because we were blessed to have 2 future yard helpers. Not long after Joshua started walking, Gary asked me if was too soon to teach him how to mow the lawn. Joshua has been wanting to take on the role of dog clean up for the last year. I have hesitated as I viewed it as parent job. Maybe I just didn't want to admit that my 6 year-old, first-born child, is growing up. So I told him the next time we needed dog food (at Petsmart), I would pick up an appropriate scoop and rake that he would be able to manage. Today was the day that he was able to officially take on the role of dog waste scooper. I had to take a photo of this milestone day. Nathan was eager to help with the chore, as he wants to scoop as well, but I told him he had to wait until he was 6. Gary is very excited to one less chore on his list. The past 6 years of feeding and clothing Joshua are finally starting to pay off.