Men at work

Collin spent last Friday night with us and we woke up to another full-on winter snow storm Saturday morning. By the time the "men" got outside to shovel and snowblow there was an accumulation of about 4 or 5 inches of heavy, wet snow. He learned about the responsibilities of the men in this family and "pushing the snow". He and grandpa bundled up and spent a good 45 minutes clearing all of our driveway and sidewalks. Luckily we still had some random snow clothes from the Swapps winter visits of past years and luckily even more so, Collin didn't mind wearing the pink boots and the white fluffy mittens.

As if that wasn't enough work, when they came back inside he got to help put up the Christmas tree and lay the train tracks for Grandpa's Christmas train. He probably went home and told his mom and dad that we were working him too hard. But I say it's never too early to share the joys of the holidays with the kids! (I think his smile says it all!)