Snow Tradition

For years my kids have shoveled snow. We love the push-n-boot invented by our Uncle Don. As the years have passed kids have moved on and others have grown into that possible snow movers role. This year we have a newer team. They did well. Mom even helped. The church has LONG sidewalks. 

This was my path. I counted this as a workout for the day and was very sad I had done arm weight lifting on the day before. But I got it cleared and the kids got their sections clear. I was enormously grateful Reed was also on our team as he did half and we did the other part all 4 of us. 

We were waiting for Addie to complete her first blood donation. That was a story she prepped by drinking lots of quarts of water. She was excited to help others. The draw went well and fast but as she was eating her trail mix and drinking a juice she passed out hitting her head on the floor. She had texted me she was done before she blacked out. I arrived to find her on the floor. She rested there for about half an hour then they moved her to a table. I waited by her side watching her slightly return to color from the ghostly white she was when I first arrived. Finally we got her home, although she threatened to pass out again on the short drive home. We got her in my bed and fed her a burger then she went to sleep for a few hours. 

The kids had patiently waited in the car while I waited on Addie to gain strength enough to leave. They were happy to also have burgers. Later they played like good kids do. They are really good at imagining. They are not so good at picking up or doing the chores they are assigned. However if Addie or Reed gets them moving magic can happen here.

And one final picture of Andrea who is growing up. She is finding her own likes and dislikes. One thing she and Merle really like is pickles. They were so happy we got a jar of pickles from the FFA lunch we provided. 

 We had another snow day today. Kids went out shoveling. The girls are effective workers too.

Lia cleaning off a vehicle at Greg's shop before the pictup was pulled in the shop. It's best to leave the snow outside so it doesn't make dangerous puddles in the shop. 

We were surprised to get an envelope with money in the mail. The kids were paid by a few they were delighted. Another made us a huge pan of candied cereal. It's a good activity for them to go and serve and work for others. 

 This was the best end to a school Valentine Party day ever. The little kids have been bouncing off the walls after drinking a pop a piece. So the kids working for a few hours was a great use of their sugar energy. Life is good we are blessed.