Water vs. Glue

Newsletter 2024-04-19

I would never trust my kids with power tools. The pressure washer is another matter. Yes, it could poke someone’s eye out, but so could a million other things my children do. Their battles with foam swords in particular seem uniquely tailored to cause vision damage. “No hitting in the face” really means “no hitting in the face when dad is watching.” This week, I’ve trusted my girls with the pressure washer for two extremely important reasons: I’m lazy, and I needed the help. We have something to clean off so epic and unmovable that it might take all of us blasting at it for the next six months to make a difference. The battle has just begun. Put on your safety glasses, or stay out of the splash zone.