Why

On Thursday three high school boys from our youth group came to do yard work. They were raising money for their senior trip and I had saved some chores for the occasion.

I couldn't help but find it entertaining. Two of them tried unsuccessfully to start my weed eater. When it wouldn't work they suggested we watch a YouTube video to learn how to start it. I watched a few and couldn't start it either. Finally we gave up and they started mowing and weeding. One kid asked me how to use a hoe. I secretly rolled my eyes a bit. They asked me if they could use our chainsaw and I agreed only because I knew we would never get it started either.

What they lacked in knowledge they made up for in enthusiasm and humor. A couple of hours later they opened the door and yelled for me. They told me they had found a snake in my yard! I hate snakes and was immediately alarmed. I ordered them to get rid of it they were completely perplexed that I did not want to keep it. They explained it was harmless and I offered to give them a box to take it home. They loved the idea and launched into a loud unsuccessful effort to capture the snake. Apparently the snake now lives under my front steps - disgusting.

When it started raining they came inside. While I made cookies I could hear them each awkwardly reading a page of The Little Blue Truck to my son. I peaked in and saw my son perched on chair staring at them like they were from mars.

The kids devoured about 2 dozen cookies. When their sponsor showed up to take them home they grabbed handfuls of cookies and sprinted out the door into the rain. I could hear them yelling, "Save the cookies," as they tried to keep the sweets dry.

I thoroughly enjoyed the afternoon. Those guys were awesome and this is why I think high school boys are hilarious.