Snow day

We had our first snow of the season overnight and the few inches mixed with whipping winds canceled the last day of school for the year. The kids had been bugging me since before they went to bed last night to go play in the snow today. So once the wind chill warmed to 12 (yes, 12), we bundled up and headed outside.

At first the kids were great at helping shovel the driveway. 

(Note to self: the next house needs a SMALLER driveway)

They remembered to take all union mandated breaks.

And they stayed out till OSHA reps came in and said the working conditions 

were just too unsafe to stay out any longer.

Here's to the beginning of Christmas vacation and hopefully a white Christmas!

Only you...

Warning: This post may get a bit touchy-feely. No worries, it's a one time thing.

Anyone who's met Tucker will understand when I say that parenting can be a challenge. But lately I've been fortunate that my kids have been such good friends. They've been playing well together and following each other around the house. In fact, when Grace refused Tucker's request to play upstairs with him, he told her, "Come with me, you're the only Grace I have." Awww shucks!

Grace and Tucker snuggling on the couch

And with the arrival of their cousin Sawyer, the kids have learned to share Grandma and Papa's attention and are incredibly gentle and loving.

Tucker and Sawyer

Grace and Sawyer

What can I say, I'm one lucky gal! Let's hope this good fortune lasts thru Christmas break!