Kids View of the Side Yard

by Alissa Marquess on May 31, 2011

What you see:

‘Gee, the side yard is messy, hmm- is that a broom handle sticking out of the fence? And why do we still have that ratty lawn chair?’

What the kids see:

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Greeningsamandavery June 1, 2011 at 12:30 am

Oh what people would say about some spots in our yard! We use trash for a lot of our outdoor play and creating which means that some people might think we are hoarders or just really dirty! But to see the fun our kiddos have with those items and in those areas means I have no intention of cleaning it up anytime soon! Great post!

Alissa June 3, 2011 at 10:33 pm: Thanks for the encouragement. I feel so lucky to have the space we do out back for the kids to explore and play.

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Kate from An Amazing Child June 4, 2011 at 1:46 pm

This is so perfect. We go to a wonderful playgroup and when I first walked into the yard I thought I was home. There was stuff EVERYWHERE. It looked like a complete junk heap. But to my son and the other kids it was just heaven!

I reckon your yard is fabulous. To me a neat yard means a no play yard, just like a neat house (well that’s the excuse I have and I’m sticking to it)

Thanks for sharing with us and hope to see you again next Friday for our Outdoor Play link-up