Child labor gets results! / myLot

Walnut Creek, California

July 12, 2016 9:33pm CST

My young friend the neighbor kid (aged 7 1/2) is still off in Europe, visiting his grandparents and other relatives. His mom told me today that he's on his way from Germany to Croatia. He helped me stain my outside table and chairs, and they're almost done. As of today, there is only only slat left on the table to do. My question: Do I finish up that last slat? Or wait until he gets home and let him do it? He might be touched if I leave the last slat for him.

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crazyhorseladycx

@crazyhorseladycx (39503)

• United States

13 Jul 16

i do hope that he's enjoyin' his travels, though wonder't that age how much he'll retain's he matures?? i'd leave't fer the lil fella - jest to make him feel 'xtra special when he returns home. kinda that "couldn't 'f done't without'cha" thingy.

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vanny

@vandana7 (102698)

• India

13 Jul 16

@TheHorse ... Pony you are talking in her language..lol

I too like it...its so cute..but I can't write it without others misunderstanding it...

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The Horse

@TheHorse (238330)

• Walnut Creek, California

13 Jul 16

I reckon that's what I finna do.

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The Horse

@TheHorse (238330)

• Walnut Creek, California

13 Jul 16

@vandana7 I was actually talking in a mixture of redneck and Ebonics. Strange combination, I know.

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Juliaacv

@Juliaacv (56322)

• Canada

13 Jul 16

He did a wonderful job, I think that I'd let him finish it when he returns. You can tell him that you were going to do it but wouldn't be able to do near as good a job as he did-flattery will get that done!

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The Horse

@TheHorse (238330)

• Walnut Creek, California

13 Jul 16

Maybe we'll do it together. It will be part of my welcome home for him.

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Toni

@toniganzon (77223)

• Philippines

13 Jul 16

I think it's best you leave that last slat for him. When I was a kid i easily got disappointed with similar situations.

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The Horse

@TheHorse (238330)

• Walnut Creek, California

22 Jul 16

That's what I decided to do.

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Go Crossbones

@crossbones27 (52955)

• Mojave, California

13 Jul 16

I just want to say I am offended and how could you do such a thing. Really, I wanted to say, that is what I call Teaching and leading by example. Great job brother. It looks like a table that will make it through some battles now.

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The Horse

@TheHorse (238330)

• Walnut Creek, California

13 Jul 16

Alas, I fear that it will be pale by November, in spite of the efforts of yours truly and my slave laborer.

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Go Crossbones

@crossbones27 (52955)

• Mojave, California

13 Jul 16

@TheHorse No more skittles, that is it. lol

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The Horse

@TheHorse (238330)

• Walnut Creek, California

13 Jul 16

@crossbones27 Skittles? Explain. I am a Bear of Little Brain.

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Judy Evans

@JudyEv (382303)

• Rockingham, Australia

13 Jul 16

I'm sure he'd be pleased if you left it but how long before he gets home? He'll have lots to tell you no doubt. I hope you have all his little cars safely stored. :)

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The Horse

@TheHorse (238330)

• Walnut Creek, California

13 Jul 16

I have them in two separate parking lots. Except when I step on them and almost twist my ankle, I'm delighted to have them here.

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Judy Evans

@JudyEv (382303)

• Rockingham, Australia

14 Jul 16

@TheHorse He obviously has complete trust in you. Don't screw it up by wrecking one of his cars!

Mike

@Mike197602 (15504)

• United Kingdom

13 Jul 16

Leave it until he gets back

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The Horse

@TheHorse (238330)

• Walnut Creek, California

14 Jul 16

Yep. That's what I'm gonna do.

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Patsie Hatley is Deceased

@Hatley (163772)

• Garden Grove, California

22 Jul 16

what a neat idea wait for him to get home He will love ot/

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The Horse

@TheHorse (238330)

• Walnut Creek, California

22 Jul 16

I think he'll be glad that I left it for him.

vanny

@vandana7 (102698)

• India

13 Jul 16

Looks like all votes are for you to leave it for him. :)

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vanny

@vandana7 (102698)

• India

13 Jul 16

@TheHorse ... As I said...we are all demo crazies. Thanks for that word Pony...I read it before, but haven't been sure of its meaning. :)

The Horse

@TheHorse (238330)

• Walnut Creek, California

13 Jul 16

I live in an ostensible Democracy. Wait it is!

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Belle Starr (Iz)

@BelleStarr (61463)

• United States

13 Jul 16

I guess it depends on whether you plan to use the table. I would probably do it myself.

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Belle Starr (Iz)

@BelleStarr (61463)

• United States

14 Jul 16

@TheHorse I would be more concerned that it might get a drink ring!! But I think you already know you want him to finish it lol

The Horse

@TheHorse (238330)

• Walnut Creek, California

14 Jul 16

My friends would understand if I left the last slat undone. They'd enjoy the story behind it.

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Jabo

@jaboUK (64346)

• United Kingdom

13 Jul 16

I think he'd be proud as punch if he thinks you need him to finish it for you.

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The Horse

@TheHorse (238330)

• Walnut Creek, California

14 Jul 16

I think he'll be glad that I thought of him, and wanted to finish the project with him.

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Jekca

@Jessicalynnt (50523)

• Centralia, Missouri

13 Jul 16

if you are no hurry I think I might wait

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The Horse

@TheHorse (238330)

• Walnut Creek, California

14 Jul 16

I will wait.

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Nanette Piotrowski

@nanette64 (20363)

• Fairfield, Texas

13 Jul 16

Yup, I'd leave it for him to finish @TheHorse . A lesson in all things (chores) must be completed.

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The Horse

@TheHorse (238330)

• Walnut Creek, California

13 Jul 16

It will be left for us to finish together!

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NR2

@crystalvisions (440)

• United Kingdom

14 Jul 16

Depends on when he is back. What a lovely thing of him to do for you.

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The Horse

@TheHorse (238330)

• Walnut Creek, California

14 Jul 16

He likes to do "man" things with me when he comes over, like help me sand my speakers, help me stain my table, go cycling, and talk about/play with his cool hot wheels cars.

fishtiger58

@fishtiger58 (29819)

• Momence, Illinois

13 Jul 16

I think you should wait, if you're not in any kind of hurry to have it done.

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The Horse

@TheHorse (238330)

• Walnut Creek, California

13 Jul 16

I'm not in a hurry. That slat will remain unstained!

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fishtiger58

@fishtiger58 (29819)

• Momence, Illinois

14 Jul 16

@TheHorse Aww he will love that you waited for him.

celticeagle

@celticeagle (189915)

• Boise, Idaho

13 Jul 16

If you think he would be touched by your waiting I would wait. Kids need to know they are important I think. The more we can do that for them the better.