The garbage truck comes 3 times to get the trash, recycling, and trimmings, so we usually catch at least one of the trips. And since we live near the end of the street and a little intersection, we get to see a lot of backing up action. The kids always run to the window to watch, and if they happen to be wearing pants, we enjoy from the driveway.
The drivers always get a wave from the kids, and if it's not too early, the kids get a honk from the truck. One of the drivers will even stop and pull out two pre-packaged Rice Krispie treats from his lunch to give to the twins. So sweet!
Waving at the truck or possibly Isaac, who usually tries to
run along the sidewalk as the truck goes down the street.
Perhaps because of all the garbage truck excitement, the kids-- the boy in particular-- have been really into helping with the trash, especially if it means taking things out to the big cans outside. He gets most excited about the blue can, which makes me happy because that's for recycling.
NY side note: Did you know that in New York City, they don't use city-issued trash cans but just pile up bags along the sidewalk? Therefore, the trucks don't have those automatic pick up forks, so real live actual garbage men (and women) get out to pick up the bags. But, the cars are still parked along all the streets, so the garbage personnel toss the trash bags over the cars and into the streets, where other garbage personnel throw the bags into the back of the truck! Not just once, but twice a week! It's kind of crazy! I mean, when you think about it. And yes, it smells. Especially in the hot and humid summer. Especially if you're pregnant. But man, my kids would have loved the show.
And that is the end of my post about trash.
PS I miss New York.
It seems that the first hero outside a child's family is the trash man. Eric was considering being one "when he grew up." He said, either that or a clown. Debi, when you were little, the trash pick-up was less dramatic and you were spared having that goal in your life.
ReplyDeleteNYC misses you! Especially the garbage men & women:) But really especially me.
ReplyDeleteI love how kids make the littlest things that you didn't really notice before and make them exciting. Kids are so cool like that.
I think it's cool that Isaac & Bethany make it worth a 2 Rice Krispie Treat Giveaway Day for the man in the truck! Imagine what he says when he gets home that day.
ReplyDeleteBethany chose perfect footwear for the occasion. A real lady, that girl.
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