MORE MOWER-BLOGGING: I found another advantage to the push-mower last night. My daughter asked to mow the lawn, and mowed a good chunk of the back yard (I had to help in places, as it’s about 1/2 acre and kind of steep toward the back). But she could easily do the front yard herself, and I intend to let her. It’s much safer than a power-mower, and less intimidating to a kid.

It’s a fine moment in a father’s life when his kid first mows the lawn. I hadn’t expected it to come quite so early. I don’t think a robot mower could equal it!