That happens to me sometimes. My niece is going to Seminary next year. I’ll post regarding my feelings on seminary later. So she wants to make some money this summer and have time to do all her shopping and various preparations.
So she asked us if we can have a backyard camp in my house this summer. I agreed despite the obvious drawbacks of doing this, because I did not think it would happen.
We bought our new house for over 400K. We put in all new carpet, paint, windows, bathrooms, etc. We have a lot invested in our house. What if a kid poops on the carpet, or breaks the new patio door? My water bill is going to be ridiculous since they fill the baby pools and run the sprinkler every day. What if they accidentally leave the hose on over night and we have a flood in our basement? Or worse, what if a kid gets hurt and the parents are jerks about it?
The advantages for me are that Shenzi gets to go for free, and Violet Beauregarde is the Junior Counselor. Violet will be busy, entertained, and will get paid for working. So I am saving on paying for camp for the two girls and Violet can buy herself something nice at the end of the summer.
To be honest, Rivky, Rikki, and Violet have been very good about it. I am sure they are making a concerted effort that this endeavor not impede or inconvenience me in any way. The house is neat as usual when I get home from work. You would never know that there is a camp in my house, other than they array of bikes and outdoor toys neatly arranged in the backyard and the Mitzvah note tree on the wall in the playroom. I do appreciate their efforts.
Violet
Shenzi
1 comment:
Holy cow, dude, those are totally your children!
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