Because the boys’ hole is now big enough.
Added to answer some questions:
When I asked one son awhile back, “Why?” he said, “Because we’re boys.” That’s the clearest explanation they can give. They have been unearthing big rocks, which seems to be the goal of the moment.
My husband couldn’t care less. Our backyard is quite untamed and dominated by a giant Rainbow play structure and edged by overgrown laurel hedges. (They kids play inside the hedges which are just beyond the hole.)
The dirt has been spread down the little slope just below the hole and mounds up now on the sides of the hole.
I’m hoping they lose interest soon so I can refill it . . . but I can’t see a reason to make them stop.
Also, the in the picture, only one of those boys belongs to me. The others are neighbors.
May 9th, 2007 at 5:28 pm
You know… if the police don’t arrest a certain person (not naming names but she was stealing my daughter’s morphine)… then I just might have one for ya! lol!
My hubby keeps telling me that we are pouring a concrete driveway next week… that would be a good hiding spot!
We are soooo evil!
May 9th, 2007 at 5:49 pm
Wow, that is ONE BIG hole. THey have really worked hard digging that thing! So, what are they going to do with it?
May 9th, 2007 at 6:52 pm
I hope you’re getting Mommy points out the wazoo for letting the boys dig this pit! LOL
May 9th, 2007 at 7:31 pm
that is so cool they have a place to do that. I’ll bet that other boys mom would NEVER let him dig in their yard. No matter how you think you are below par as a mom, in my opinion this one puts you right near the top!!
May 9th, 2007 at 8:03 pm
Hole-y Cow Dude!
May 10th, 2007 at 4:01 am
I, even I, am impressed.
May 10th, 2007 at 6:36 am
Where are they putting all that dirt and what is their plan for this hole?
May 10th, 2007 at 7:25 am
The amazing thing is that your husband allows it! Mine would go balistic!
Good job boys!
May 10th, 2007 at 7:47 am
That is a good question…what Are they doing with the dirt?
May 10th, 2007 at 9:22 am
What’s up with your kids and digging?
I don’t have a head for business, but I see landscape architecture dynasty and some sort of clever word play on twins and shrubbery in their future.
May 10th, 2007 at 10:54 am
I bet it keeps them all kinds of busy. It’s worth it just for that!
May 10th, 2007 at 12:34 pm
So….where is all the dirt going? I must know!
May 10th, 2007 at 12:34 pm
Oh duh, you answered that question. I must have skipped right over it when I read your post. Ooops!
May 10th, 2007 at 1:19 pm
In the picture are they standing on your driveway or a piece of ply wood. If they are on plywood, I would be curious to see what is under it.
Maybe they are making you a pond garden for mothers day. That could be why your husband could care less. Maybe it is a plan?????????
May 10th, 2007 at 1:27 pm
Archeologists in the making perhaps?
May 11th, 2007 at 7:05 am
Now that is some fun! My boys would be in heaven!
May 11th, 2007 at 9:40 am
I second the ‘water feature’ Marianne mentioned. Even if it’s not a plan, you can creat one - the hole’s already there!