Comments on: A sight for sore eyes, and tired dirty hands

By: I’m thinking of entering the county fair | Susiej

I’m thinking of entering the county fair | Susiej — Sun, 20 Jul 2008 18:54:32 +0000

[...] Father says, “I’m amazed at how well your fort does look after all.” Despite the junkyard trellises, the discarded branches and posts full of Irish Spring Soap. Not only can I say that the fort a [...]

By: At least this is going right | Susiej

At least this is going right | Susiej — Sun, 29 Jun 2008 03:24:19 +0000

[...] difficult for me to express the great pleasure I feel when I arrive at the lake, and see that the Bean Fort it is miraculously thriving; despite our absences, the deer, the rabbits, the slugs and are [...]

By: I’m thinking about adding a trailer out back… | Susiej

I’m thinking about adding a trailer out back… | Susiej — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 15:11:08 +0000

[...] may have gone too far with my de-clutteringOh Harvey, I loved the way you tried to hide your gigglesA sight for sore eyes, and tired dirty handsHow to sync your MP3 player to ITunesThis hill serves us wellI’m coming home to get some [...]

By: OneMoreBeliever (aka littlewing)

OneMoreBeliever (aka littlewing) — Mon, 02 Jun 2008 23:24:09 +0000

i love this story… spending time w/yr son, yr dad… work in the garden i find is rather labor intense… but the outcome is always glorious… i can already imagine the beauty… please do send a photo when the beans have grow… and the fort… well, it’s the best!

By: Gray Cee

Gray Cee — Mon, 02 Jun 2008 07:42:57 +0000

There’s nothing ugly if the work is done with love and inspiration – and the most important part is that you allowed your child to explore his imagination!

By: texasblu

texasblu — Sun, 01 Jun 2008 20:49:10 +0000

Oh I think that’s beautiful – not so much the fort, but that you love him enough to let him lead with his imagination. So many parents DON’T! Thank you for sharing!

By: patois

patois — Sun, 01 Jun 2008 13:24:39 +0000

You know the rest of the story, and that’s all that matters. Letting your boy have his fort is probably just the ingredient needed to make the beans grow, grow, grow.

By: paisley

paisley — Sat, 31 May 2008 11:50:00 +0000

this was a delightful post,, and made me remember the forts we used to make with a bedspread over the clothesline… i will be anxious to see pix of those 20 foot beans too when they do fill out!!!!

By: louann

louann — Sat, 31 May 2008 06:18:29 +0000

I can imagine why you are so proud =) And it’s a good thing you got pictures of the “first days” of the fort and then one day you will look back and be even prouder.

By: Painted Maypole

Painted Maypole — Sat, 31 May 2008 05:45:12 +0000

in my mind’s eye i can see it in all it’s sunflower glory… it’s gorgeous!