Fun story Sharon
I don't remember the ground in our backyard but I do remember having my play area and making lots and lots of mud pies
so I'm sure there were lots of bare spots. Mom was totally cool with getting dirty and having fun. My backyard was my haven. I climbed the pear tree, ate the concord grapes, played on the swing set, played in the sandbox, and made lots of mud pies
I bet I even swept the ground a time or two with my little broom too