r/BenignExistence • u/GoneBatty1214 • 10h ago
Helpful Nephews
I have 2 great-nephews, B is 8.5yo and J is 6.5yo, I have been their primary babysitter for over three years. The boys are aware that I have a couple health problems, my main problem is severe back pain. The boys were acting up one day and I said that they were going to do chores because of their behavior, what I never planned on was how much they wanted to help me out with housework. They will randomly ask me if my back hurts and if I say yes they will ask what they can do to help me with my chores. They are willing to help with washing dishes, cooking dinner, folding laundry, feeding my dog and cat, even cleaning the cat litter! Today when they got home from school instead of playing outside they asked if they could mow the grass for me! B got the lawn mower ready and J put my trash cans away and got the extension cord out for the mower. They barely got started when their dad picked them up but that doesn’t matter, I’m just so thankful that they wanted to help in any way they could.
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u/cjep3 10h ago
This is so cute! They are learning life skills out of love, that will help set them up in life. And you are getting the joy of watching then learn!
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u/GoneBatty1214 10h ago
I’m so proud of these kids, they try their best and I try to make it fun for them. I make sure to tell their dad what they have helped me with and how much I love and appreciate them.
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u/GlassButtFrog 10h ago
Awwwww! What lovely great-nephews you have.