Because the boys’ hole is now big enough.
Added to answer some questions:
When I asked one son awhile back, “Why?” he said, “Because we’re boys.” That’s the clearest explanation they can give. They have been unearthing big rocks, which seems to be the goal of the moment.
My husband couldn’t care less. Our backyard is quite untamed and dominated by a giant Rainbow play structure and edged by overgrown laurel hedges. (They kids play inside the hedges which are just beyond the hole.)
The dirt has been spread down the little slope just below the hole and mounds up now on the sides of the hole.
I’m hoping they lose interest soon so I can refill it . . . but I can’t see a reason to make them stop.
Also, the in the picture, only one of those boys belongs to me. The others are neighbors.
Actual Unretouched Photo 
You know… if the police don’t arrest a certain person (not naming names but she was stealing my daughter’s morphine)… then I just might have one for ya! lol!
My hubby keeps telling me that we are pouring a concrete driveway next week… that would be a good hiding spot!
We are soooo evil!
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Wow, that is ONE BIG hole. THey have really worked hard digging that thing! So, what are they going to do with it?
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I hope you’re getting Mommy points out the wazoo for letting the boys dig this pit! LOL
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that is so cool they have a place to do that. I’ll bet that other boys mom would NEVER let him dig in their yard. No matter how you think you are below par as a mom, in my opinion this one puts you right near the top!!
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Hole-y Cow Dude!
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I, even I, am impressed.
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Where are they putting all that dirt and what is their plan for this hole?
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The amazing thing is that your husband allows it! Mine would go balistic!
Good job boys!
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That is a good question…what Are they doing with the dirt?
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What’s up with your kids and digging?
I don’t have a head for business, but I see landscape architecture dynasty and some sort of clever word play on twins and shrubbery in their future.
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I bet it keeps them all kinds of busy. It’s worth it just for that!
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So….where is all the dirt going? I must know!
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Oh duh, you answered that question. I must have skipped right over it when I read your post. Ooops!
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In the picture are they standing on your driveway or a piece of ply wood. If they are on plywood, I would be curious to see what is under it.
Maybe they are making you a pond garden for mothers day. That could be why your husband could care less. Maybe it is a plan?????????
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Archeologists in the making perhaps?
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Now that is some fun! My boys would be in heaven!
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I second the ‘water feature’ Marianne mentioned. Even if it’s not a plan, you can creat one – the hole’s already there!
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