G'pa is at the house every day except Sundays working on the farm machinery. On most days, he has at least one, if not two, little helpers. Notice the wheelbarrow in front of the combine. It was helping G'pa hold his tools. G'pa gets lots of assistance whether he wants it or not. I'm glad he's retired so that he has time for all his 'help'. I'm not sure what my kiddos are going to do this winter when G'pa isn't around every day. I'm sure that there will be much sadness. But, that is a future problem…today, G'pa was here. Today, G'pa moved the combine and put the header on it. Now, we missed that excitement (silly errands) and the boys were very disappointed about that, but they caught a little ride after lunch. However, that was not the 'big' fun of the day. G'pa got out some new play equipment…now, it may not look like play equipment to an adult, but the kids spent hours playing on it this afternoon and evening.
After awhile, walking on the bottom beam wasn't enough excitement and it was time to move on to bigger and better tricks…it was time for the high beam. X lucked out that he is the person with the most balance that has the smallest feet. His feet could fit on the railing next to the metal beam…E's feet were too big…and C just doesn't have the balance yet.
When balancing wasn't enough of a thrill, the dismounting started. E didn't have enough balance to do it eloquently…however, that didn't stop her. X got some great height and distance though. C had to get in on the fun too, although, I helped with his dismount because his abilities aren't quite up to par with his siblings despite the fact he thinks that they are.
All the playing made everyone thirst. The outside pump quenched it fairly well.
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