Picking up trash around the neighborhood

The kids and I walked around our neighborhood picking up trash a few weeks ago. We have talked all month about service, and this was a concrete way to act on what we had talked about. They collected tons of trash with big smiles on their faces, and they competed to see who could pick up the most in the 30 we were outside. Jose kept stealing my trash. 

Needless to say, I lost the competition, but I gained even more appreciation for these wonderful kids and their beautiful souls. They have huge hearts for helping others. They were tired by the end but happy to see their piles of trash.