Always On My Back!

My in-laws enlisted me to assist them with some flooring. My mother-in-law is a pretty good cook so I agreed to help. She lured me to their house today with some roast and mashed potatoes. I did not have to do the majority of the work, but I was tasked with the tedious geometric cutting. It was a job that required patience and since my father-in-law barely has enough patience to open a pop can I was the best candidate for this part of the project.

I enjoy my side job as a handy man, but everywhere I go the new employee follows. I used to be self-employed, but I needed some help. My new assistant is a hard worker, but he gets side tracked sometimes. Every time he hears an airplane he looks to the sky and points. I have to remind him to focus on the work. He can operate most of the tools however, he can be dangerous with his short attention span. 

Most of the time my helper just hangs out and watches what I am doing. I prefer to do most of the work myself. I just need someone to bring the tools to me. I get uncomfortable when someone is standing there looking over my shoulder, but I can tolerate this guy. I know that he is eager to learn.

I was in the zone today cutting tile in a tight spot around a toilet. I had to measure several angles and make a lot of cuts. Everything was going great when my helper climbed on my back to get a better view. 

Does he think that he is the boss now? He is always on my back trying to make me work faster and harder. He always yells "Help, Daddy!" How is sitting on my back while I am cutting tile helping?

Charlie is pretty good with the snow shovel and he did a good job helping set the tile. If this is how he learns then I guess that I will deal with it. 

Thank you for your hard work Buddy. I hope that your observation helps you learn the skills that my dad taught me.