Put 'em to work

So we went to Lowes the other day in preparation for the coming snow store. We needed a new snow shovel because I broke the other one during the last storm. (Not, of course, that I am saying that I have super human strength or anything- but it was our neighbors, who are famous for collecting junk and anything that they can salvage off the side of the street, or actually in the street sometimes, so I don't think it had much life left in it.) Anyway, while we were there, Gavin spotted this....

Since you can see that my couch is behind him, I obviously bought it. But who wouldn't? What a great idea. I mean, why should Caleb and I have to take care of clearing all the snow when there is someone living here who truely enjoys cold and nasty weather, and add to that a tiny sized and ergonimically correct snow shovel.... I say "Put 'em to work!"

So when we woke up on Saturday with once again, about 5 more inches of very wet and heavy snow, you can guess who was ready to get "dressed on" (as we say at our house) and head straight out to shovel the sidewalk and the driveway. Look at him go-

What a worker. I wanted to take some video, but of course I got the response, "I can't right now Mom, I'm too busy. I have to go to work." Luckily, since he still seems to be figuring out the effeciency of the tool, Dad also came out to help and throw some snowballs. We are certainly in for some trouble if we keeping getting this kind of snow all winter, but my sidewalk and driveway will be clear.