A few years ago we planted a few bamboo plants on the side yard. The goal was to create a natural screen to give us, and our neighbors, some much needed privacy. The kind that we bought was supposed to grow to 25 feet and have culms that were about 3" in diameter- which was perfect for what we needed. It was also perfect in another way- it was called "Teague's Blue"! How could we not love it, and it love us in return by creating a lovely barrier from the wagon wheels and other kitsch that our neighbors just love love love! Well, unfortunately, it did not love us as much as we loved it and never grew taller than 10 feet. So, today Teigue and I headed on up to the nursery and bought some giant bamboo to replace our sad Teague's Blue. Brady dug out the old and put in the new- fighting with concrete footings and old roots. Thankfully he had Teigue and Stella to help.
How did they help? They took all the dirt and put it in a bucket and added lots and lots and lots of water...
Which created a wonderful mud river on the front patio. Which meant that we then had a wonderful mud trail through the house and into the bathroom and into the sink, because you know, soapy fuzzy mud is much cleaner than just regular old boring regular mud.
It is so nice to have two kids that love to help as much as ours do.
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