As I was raking I thought back to a segment we did last fall with Priority Health.  Could this annoying task actually be benefiting us more than just sprucing up the curb appeal of our house?  I dug into the Where You Live archives and found that raking leaves for one hour can burn up to 250 calories.  In addition to the health benefits, I realized there were some other rewards I was reaping as well.  When I heard Sophia’s giggles come out from under the big leaf pile, I realized that this was precious time my husband and I were both spending with our daughter.  In the hustle and bustle of the work week, it’s a rare occasion that the three of us all have a couple hours to spend together just having fun.

At the end of the afternoon, the task that had started out “annoying” to me, turned into a lot more than just a neat row of yard waste bags at the curb.

Any chores or tasks you’ve dreaded doing that have turned out to be a blessing in disguise?