This morning as we sat in bed sipping coffee and munching cookies (respectively) Ralf was browsing through his new gardening book. Although our fairly large house has only a tiny patch of garden we've decided to try out hand with a few carrots or zuccinis. Just to see how it is. Naturally the first thing we need (according to Ralf) is a Japanese duck, which eats slugs. However, the duck needs a pond, which will eat up at least a square meter of precious garden.
Note: We have maybe 5-6 square meters to work with and frankly, I'd rather have chickens. All the cool gardeners have chickens.
At this point in the conversation K made me very proud with her next words.
K: I have an idea. We'll each get a shovel. Except Mommy. Mommy can stay in the house and read her book. And the rest of us can dig the pond for the duck.
That's my girl.
At a early age, K already understands the nuances of management.
ReplyDeleteGood on K! She knows which side her bread is buttered on.. as they say. Who are they?
ReplyDeleteNo idea! people who like butter, perhaps?
A classic!
ReplyDeleteMy husband's cousin had a duck as a kid that she used to take for walks on a leash. Somehow, I see this in your future.
P.S.
ReplyDeleteChickens eat slugs too. But they'll also scratch up any seeds you plant.
And that is why we all had kids. To think of the obvious.
ReplyDeleteI love it! I'd rather stay in the house and read a book too.
ReplyDeleteI would rather stay in my house and blog!!!
ReplyDeleteLoving the logic. K, you are a star.
ReplyDeleteIf only my boys would see things from this point of view! If they see Mommy with a book they think I am obviously bored and in need of company or something to do - like pour them juice!
ReplyDeleteYay for child labor!
ReplyDeletelol. What a great solution. I always claim to have an allergy attack when it's gardening time. But lack of a shovel should work, too!
ReplyDeletei need a kid like that
ReplyDeleteThe brightest idea I've heard in a long time! K rocks!
ReplyDeleteThat is hilarious! Please get a duck. And I think PattyP is on to something: a duck as a housepet perhaps? They are awfully cute.
ReplyDeleteOur chickens pecked all the tomatoes when they were loose. Plus they pooped on the tractor seat. Now they are banned from the garden. So fun to watch though.