Dinosaur socks

“Rawr” Mary growled as she put on her socks. 

“Roar” as the other one went on.

Now we were all set for the day with Mary’s scary socks, she could take on anything.

First Mary had to complete the monster task of cleaning the bedroom!

Grabbing all the clothes off the floor and putting then into the wash basket – done

Next to pick up all of the toys and put them back on the shelf out of the way of mum and the hoover.

On to the art stuff, finding all of the crayons, bits of paper, half-finished drawings and any secret ideas into the art cupboard.

Now there was loads of space for whatever project Mary could think up next, but not today Mary had caught the cleaning bug with Dino power!

Next it was time to take on Joe’s room.  Joe was a baby so surely he couldn’t make much mess. 

Mary thought wrong, socks, bibs, and toys dotted round the floor.  It wasn’t bad but Mary thought it would be better to put them all away for mum so thats exactly what she did.  

Socks and bibs into the baby wash bin, they were all tiny after all.  And toys back up on the shelf. 

Where now thought Mary.  Those were the two messiest rooms now where else was left?

What about the garden? Thought Mary.  Then the dinosaurs could really get to work, so out popped Mary into the garden.

As soon as the door was closed the gust of wind moved the leaves resting on the grass.  

Perfect, thought Mary running to the shed to pick up the rake. 

It was a lovely clear blue sky day and getting to move all the leaves to make a clear play area would be perfect for all of Mary’s possible projects.  

Now the leaves were all  gathered away from the grass Mary didn’t know where to put them.  

Should they stay sitting in the corner?  

Or should they go in the compost pile?  

Or do they go in the bin? 

Mary wasn’t sure but knew who would.

Back into the house to get Mum who was delighted with what Mary had done.

“What a fantastic job you have done  Mary, its really excellent.  Saves everyone from slipping on any wet leaves over the path.” Smiled Mum.  "I think we should put them in the compost bin.  I think the worms and creepy crawlies would really like some extra food and some extra protection from the temperature.” What do you think Mary?” asked Mum.

“Yea plenty of layers to keep all the bugs nice and warm and a few sticks so all the bugs have their own space.” Thought Mary.

It didn’t take very long at all to put all the leaves and twigs into the compost bin.

That was a very helpful morning Mary, my goodness I don’t know where you got your energy from today but thank you for helping, “advised Mum.

“Its no problem Mum, I have my dinosaur socks on, they helped too.  Dinosaurs are very strong and helpful.” Confirmed Mary

“I might need to get some of those too,” chuckled Mum

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