"Work"
By: Anonymous
Work while you work
Play while you play.
This is the way
To be happy each day.
Do all that you do
With all of your might
Things done by halves
Are never done right.
We're working on memorizing quite a few poems this year in Grammar.
So far, this one called "Work" has been Seth's most favorite.
His reason:
He says it reminds him of his daddy.
Is there anything sweeter than watching a son watch his father do everything?
I don't think so.
Andy doesn't do anything by halves.
It gives me hope that these two sons of ours will grow to be good men.
This is one of my favorite quotes about dads.
My father didn't tell me how to live; he lived, and let me watch him do it. -Kelland
Unwrapping the gift of having a husband that is worthy to be watched here:
So sweet! Raising boys is so gratifying.
ReplyDeleteWhen they are younger, this is fun. When they are ask to it as a teen, it's not so fun : )
Have a great day ~
Jo
I love that quote! Good for you guys for teaching the kids about hard work! I am wondering when my 7 year old will be old enough to do some serious yard work!
ReplyDeleteSweet. I wish we had a boy. We talk about it every now and then. My Honey would love moments like that:)
ReplyDeletegreat poem...is it too late to teach it to my teenager??
ReplyDeleteI didn't realize you homeschool...no wonder I'm drawn to your blog. :) I love when my boys spend time with their dad. They love to learn from him even if it means work. Kade loves to shower daily (or more if I don't stop him) and put on Kimball's cologne. They are becoming little men!
ReplyDeleteHow sweet! Do you use a specific book for memorizing poems from?
ReplyDeleteGreat post! And it's so awesome having a husband who is also a great father! :)
ReplyDeleteI love how boys want to emulate their fathers, so sweet, great photos!!
ReplyDeleteLove this...always love everything here.
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