Invitation to the Kids--Tim

Today is the first day of Spring Break for my two daughters: Hannah 10 and Kayla age 7. Both of my girls have bugged me on every sunny day, no matter the temperature outside, to take them to a park so that they could play.
I had a chemistry class this morning and then picked up the girls to run errands, which took us out towards Rabbit Run Park. So I decided without telling them that I would pull into the park and surprise them. My youngest had been to the park with me on one of my previous visits and recognized it right away. Both were extremely excited. Immediately after they jumped out of the truck they asked if they could go play on the playground, I said "Sure,but before you do, you each have to find 3 pieces of trash and place them in that trash can over there." The look on thier faces was of total confusion, cause Daddy never made them do that before. My oldest, I know, wanted to say why? But I think that she realized she could play sooner if she just complied. They both took off in a full run, both in different directions. My oldest came back with the minimum requirement of 3 pieces, deposited them in the trash and then off to the playground. Kayla took her time trying to choose her trash wisely and then came back exclaiming,"Look Daddy, I found five!" Then off to the playground she went.
While they played I wandered around and picked up half a dozen pieces of trash, fulfilling my trash requirement for the week. Hannah soon realized that the bathrooms were locked and told me it was time to go.
I know they both enjoyed the park, and watching them pick up trash like it was a treasure hunt was quite entertaining for me as well. I will probably take them back next week.