I headed out early yesterday morning to go to the gym. It had snowed the night before, the first significant snow that is, so right after the gym I went to Target to get my kids some snow boots. I called TJ to let him know. Our conversation went something like this...
Me: I stopped by Target to get boots for the kids. Do we need anything else?
TJ: A snow shovel.
Me: Okay!
I got home with all my winter necessities and the following conversation between my husband and I took place.
Me: I bought you a sweet snow shovel
TJ: You mean you bought YOU a sweet snow shovel.
Me: I don't think so. You better start shoveling.
TJ: I've got to take my car in to get the mirror fixed.
Me: Oh crap!
So you might be asking yourself why we are just now buying a snow shovel when we've lived in snowy climates for the last 4 years. The answer is that we had a shovel but it wasn't specific for snow. Since we're "don't buy it till you need it" type people we didn't go and buy a shovel until our first snow in Illinois. By the time we got to the store that first time all the snow shovels were gone so TJ bought some other piece of crap shovel that we've used ever since. Last year we tried again to go buy a real snow shovel but again, they were all gone! That is why we are just now buying and actual snow shovel!
Anyways, since having a snowy driveway and front walk drives me CRAZY I bundled myself and the kids up and went outside to accomplish the shoveling of the snow!
It took me about 45 minutes to get the snow shoveled but Reece and Brady stayed outside for another 45 minutes after I was done. They LOVED being out there! Especially Reecey! They had a blast and it was so so cute!And for all you who think my husband is a lazy butt for not shoveling the driveway himself let me say 2 things about it.
1. I don't mind shoveling. I looked it up once and you actually burn a lot of calories doing it.
2. He went out again later in the day to shovel some more snow off and he's usually pretty good about doing it! (notice the use of the word USUALLY! HA!)
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We have discussed this already so you know my feelings on the matter! HaHa! BTW Reecey's coat is super duper cute. LOVES!
I love that you are posting some regular blogs about everyday things. FUN FUN FUN for me to read. Thanks for posting so much. And yes, I suck at it.
I for one have shovelled enough for an entire winter season in one weekend and I don't feel guilty one bit for making Bryan do it everytime until May! He owes me after being away for this HUGE snowstorm we just suffered through...
Tell TJ he looks HOT while shovelling the snow...he'll be out there all the time. LOL!
But you're right...it is a great workout, so maybe we should do it once and awhile...
I feel you dawg! I don't mind shoveling either but I know that my neighbors think that Colton is a loser since I always do it. Unless it snows a ton, then Colton uses the snow blower. Brady and Reecey looked so cute in their snow clothes. My kids have been dying to go out in the snow but it's just not safe when the high for the day is 10 degrees!
This post struck my funny bone for some reason! The conversations between you and Teej were hilarious cause I can totally hear your voices! I too don't mind a bit of shoveling. Kind of satisfying to transform the driveway, kind of like mopping the kitchen floor but more adventurous! And for the record, TJ has shovelled my driveway before and is therefore NOT lazy cause my driveway is HUGE and my sidewalk is VERY long because it goes around the corner! Love ya Teej~!
I am glad to hear that TJ does shovel sometimes!! Even if you love it he should be willing to help out!!
I hate shoveling. i am glad to hear you burn calories cause it always hurts my back. I really wish for a snow blower some day. Good for you for getting it done and buying one that works!
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