Enoch Live: helping mama in the flowerbed

First, this post is dedicated to my mom, who was always found outside in the springtime, cleaning out flowerbeds and planting new little plants.  Even though I'm not sure how old I was when I first started "helping" her weed and plant, I'm sure I was somewhere close to Enoch's age, and I still love getting my hands dirty in the soil and seeing the fruit of my labor.  Thanks, Mom!   :)

So, this afternoon I decided to get out and tackle the weeds that have just begun to emerge in my front flowerbeds.  Most of them were small, but a few were already making themselves quite at home (like the clover pictured below).  I waited until Enoch's nap was over to get started, knowing that he'd enjoy some time outside... understatement??!??!  :)  Little guy loved soaking up that warm afternoon sunshine, helping with the weeds, playing with the garage door, and watching all of the cars go by on their way home from work.  It was certainly time well spent as we both had fun, and my flowerbeds are weed-free!  Now I just need to do some planting and put some mulch down to try and keep them that way.  ;)

Here are some photos of Enoch helping me in his little muscle shirt...

ready to get to work!

oops!

digging up those roots (and making those muscles stronger!)

pulling the clover to shreds - probably his favorite part