**Jeremy used a bush hog.
--Last-minute (as is our typical m.o.) we decided to rent a bush hog and spend the day on the land. Jeremy had accomplished a LOT in the first hour while I was still home prepping the kids in light layers; filling water bottles; making snack cups; packing bug spray, balls, & frisbees; and paying bills (blah!). I'm not sure how much was cleared by the end of the day, but it is a noticeable difference. Bonus: We now have a path that we can use to walk from our parking spot to the land instead of having to walk along the street where the speed limit is rarely followed.
**I used an axe, hedge clippers, and a pruning saw.
--I'd like to thank Kevin H. for knowing more than I do about clearing land and not just supplying me with the requested hedge clippers but also letting us borrow the other two. I ended up using those the most!
**I cut down trees.
--Little ones, but they were definitely trees! Who needs a Y membership when you have overgrown acreage?! I will most likely be sore in the morning - and tomorrow afternoon when we're back at it again - but I sure did have some fun. I do believe I have found my "thing" for when I'm stressed, mad, frustrated, etc. and need to have a positive release of said emotions. Truly. Whacking away at shrubs and vines and trees is fun. We'll see what I have to say about this after day #2. :-)
**The kids spent hours outside...unsupervised for most of it.
--Living in our current house we definitely do not just let the kids go out and play. Neither of us feel comfortable not having an eye on them at all times due to the streets and the neighborhood. Probably mostly due to irrational fears, but that's the reality of it. And when we do go outside they have all of about a 35'x25' (ish) area to run around. I am always envious when we go to my sister's house and her kids are playing outside while she's able to work around the house. How nice! One day we'll have that freedom and today was a little taste of it. I'm also quite certain all 3 will sleep soundly tonight!
**I have my first sunburn of the year.
--I'm actually excited that I'm getting an early start on my summer tan this year. It was SO nice to be outside in a tank top...and NOT sweltering b/c the temps were FABULOUS! But after a couple of hours I knew I was burning, so on our lunch break I made a pit stop to the house to pick up some sunscreen. It was too little too late, really, but I'm sure it helped some. Jeremy, of course, is nice and brown already. The kids also have rosy cheeks and I'm realizing that the recent cutting of Barrett's hair means I need to pay attention to his ears when we'll be spending extended time in the sun.
All in all, it was a good day. Here's to hoping we have the energy and strength to do just as much work tomorrow. Our Saturday rental has allowed us a free day since the place isn't open on Sunday for returns. Bonus!
Taking a snack break next to the muddy rut Jeremy made when he got stuck a couple of weeks ago
After lunch I set them up in the shade of an evergreen...where they did not stay :-)
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