Snow Day Two = Disaster

Day two of our snow vacation started off great.  We slept in, ate a big breakfast and went sledding near the Dobson Cemetery with the Mohon crew.   The boys had a blast sledding in the open field, I carried out my job as the "Sled Lift" and the boys played until they were cold and tired. 

To break up the day, we all went to Applebees to enjoy lunch together.  Afterwards, the big kids wanted to sled down a bigger hill here in town.  We went with full intentions of sledding with the boys if they chose to go down the hill, but things quickly changed.  

Once Sam and Matt were at the top of the hill, Sam decided he wanted to be a big boy like the rest of the kids.  He wanted to sled down alone and threw a fit until against better judgement, he got his way.  He doesn't have a lot of sledding experience and only weighs 36 pounds so it didn't take long for the sled to go in the wrong direction.  When I looked up, he was flying down the hill, nobody could get to him fast enough and he didn't put his hands or feet down.  Instead, he closed his eyes and crashed into a brick retaining wall.  I panicked a little, but held it together on the outside because I knew I had to stay calm for Sam. 

Needless to say, we went straight to the ER for a CT scan and left with 8 stitches.   I hate he got hurt, but I also know I can't let my kids live in a bubble.  As much as I don't want them to get hurt, I know it is going to be part of growing up with 2 boys.  

At home, I was able to rock him and he told me in the sweetest voice that he thought he would just listen to Daddy next time.  It was a great time to remind him we have rules and make him do things for a reason!  I didn't want him to be hurt, but I am glad it was a lesson learned and wasn't any worse than it was. 

Snow 2015

It snowed 10 inches this past weekend, which gave our family a week of snow vacation.  With both of us in education, we take our days when we get them and don't complain!  We spent the first few hours watching the snow fall and tried to hold the boys off, but that did not last very long!  

This was the first snow where both boys were excited to get in the snow.  I have to say, Ben loves the snow more than Sam!  He face planted right into the snow and rolled around in it forever.  He loved making snow angels and enjoyed eating the snow!  

Sam also enjoyed it  a lot more this year.  I think it mainly has to do with their clothing.  This year they were decked out head to toe in warm gear.  Sam also loved the snow angels, but his favorite thing to do was hit me with snowballs! 

 MeMom and Granddaddy bought the boys new sleds this year for Christmas.  We were almost afraid they weren't going to have any snow to enjoy them with, but this snow system didn't let us down! 

 The kid in Matt came out really quick.  He loved sledding and wanted to find the biggest hill to go down!  I let him sled with the boys and I carried out the job as the "Sled Lift" and carried them back up the hill in Matt's truck. 

I did go down a few times, but I had more fun watching!

 

It didn't take long for Ben to get up enough courage to go down the hill by himself! 

Day one of sledding was a success.  We had a wonderful time and enjoyed spending the day with each other.  We went back to the house and warmed up by the fire.  Later on we played phase 10, Sorry, and Uno before ending the night with a movie!  Snow days are wonderful, but I hope we don't have a lot more of them!  I want to get out of school and enjoy a long summer!

Weekend Fun

You wouldn't know it was -10 degrees outside.  These two crazy kids like to run around in their underwear and play Xbox! 

We finally left the house to rent a movie and to get a pizza. Sam wore his overalls just in case Daddy needed help out in the cold! 

 This little fellow wouldn't miss out on the fun either! 

Glasses

Today started a new adventure with Ben.  It seems that both boys inherited their vision from their daddy.  I pray that he adjusts to them as fast as Sam did when he got his and I pray he doesn't decide to throw them in the trash or hide them where we can't find them.  I think he will keep them on once he realizes how much they help him see!  They are both so handsome!

Tease of Spring

This weekend brought a little hope of Spring!  The sun was shining and there was a crisp feeling in the air and even two bunnies in our yard.  I know it is just a tease, but we enjoyed it while it lasted!   When we pulled out of the driveway Sam said, "Wow!  The sun is shining!"  As Matt and I reached for our sunglasses Sam informed us he thinks he might need sunglasses this year!  


Sam played a wonderful game of basketball.  He started Upward basketball this year and has loved it!  He is already dribbling the ball better and passing it to his team mates, but what I love is his smile and confidence he has when he is on the court. 

The boys had a wonderful time on Saturday playing in the yard after Sam's first basketball game.  Ben slid down the slide over and over and Sam finally got enough nerve to go across the monkey bars.  If you know Sam, this is a huge accomplishment!  He told me last year that he would never go across monkey bars!    Abby enjoyed the company outside and every time the boys laughed Abby would wag her tail faster and faster!  

Ben planted me a flower and told me that in a few months it will be pretty!  I guess I will be switching out the weeds for some beautiful wave petunias.