Outside

We finally got some snow, but then it got really cold. Still that didn't stop everyone from wanting to play in it, and the cold clear skies made for beautiful pictures.

The boys are working on the sledding hill. Later they get out a pick axe and try to tell me that grownups can't be outside while they're using it, because it's too dangerous.

They are also arguing here about who is the boss of who. They've previously decided that each boy gets to make the rules to the games at his own house, but outside is flexible territory. Therefore they still occasionally fight about the 'vision' of what they're trying to do.

Van is pushing show with a broom.
Finn: "Van, you can't push snow here."
Van: "You're not the boss of me Finn."
Finn: "I know Van, but you can't put snow there!"
Van puts snow there.

I didn't get to hear how it ended, but I feel pleased that they are getting plenty of practice learning how to accomplish their ideas in the face of opposition.

Facing grandma and grandpa's house, considering making a run for it.