Is it "White Trash" sledding or "Redneck" sledding?
Either way, we did it.
Yes, the snow was forecasted.
Yes, we were ill prepared. We don’t own a sled. It snows like once a year (except the last two years, or is it three…I digress).
So, when the girls wanted to go outside and play in the snow, and we saw all of the neighbors sledding (on boogie boards, office chair mats and more), I knew what we needed to do.
I went in the garage, grabbed the trashcan lid, and (attempted to) slide down the driveway.
Unfortunately, I weigh a little too much and had to scoot my way down.
But, this little one? Went right down without a problem. She had a gentle push from daddy and she was on her way.
The icy-snow was the perfect mix to keep her going nice and slow so she could have fun and not be scared.
And, even when she rolled off of her "sled" she thought it was a riot.
We might try a cookie sheet next. Maybe with a little cooking spray in the bottom?
We’re nothing if not innovators, right?
We’re gearing up for snow day #2 Tuesday. The roads are supposed to be worse and it won’t be above freezing. And, we’ve run out of firewood!
All that matters is that she had a great time and her smile in that last shot tells it all! And she looks like such a big girl too!
We must tell them they have to stop growing. It’s getting out of hand.
LOL We used one, too. It worked really well because the ice made everyone zip a little faster. 🙂
Ours was sort of a disappointment!
So much fun! I love snow and all things skiing and sledding. I can’t wait to get Connor out on his sled today with the 4 inches we will be getting today. I love snow days!
Hope you were able to get in some sled time.
uhm i think you call it both!
but that happy smile – makes even trashy sledding all worth it!!
Whatever works! When I was a kid, it snowed while my dad was in the middle of a bathroom remodel once. We did all our sledding on the old toilet seat and lid. It was the craziest thing we ever used, but it was super fast!
Oh, that is super crazy sled making..and yet, I bet it was a blast.
Redneck Grandpa has worn off on you. Great idea with the trash can lids. You will have to take them boxing sometime.
That is both awesome and innovative! Make it work mom!
we used a toddler mattress!!
When we kids my brother and I used both a trash can lid and a cookie sheet, but according to my husband, a laundry basket is the BEST sledding ever. If you have one you should totally let me know how it goes!
I should have gotten it out! But, the ice over took the snow and it just ended up being dangerous.
Redneck, maybe… but absolutely worth it with a smile like that at the end! I’d do the cooking spray and cookie sheet myself, but that’s because I’m uber classy 😉 LOL.
Oh look at the fun your are having. 🙂
I love that you improvised! That is so sweet of your guys to make them experience that. Dont know if its white trash or redneck. Oh well. Did you go to work today?
Nope…no work ALL WEEK!
LOVE it!
I want to see pics of the cookie sheet idea. 🙂
Never happened. The ice took over and it was super dangerous.
The cooking spray thing is a great idea. A laundry basket has worked well for us before too. Hope you enjoyed snow day #2!
so sweet! and i love that it was a trash can lid. the snow missed us here:)
What a special thing this week must be for them! I’m glad you rigged something up so they could slide!
Whee! So cute! As much as I whine and complain about winter, when I see my boys outside having a good time, it always brings a smile to my face.
That’s very true…we’re lucky to have our kids to make us smile.
There is nothing wrong with that! Looks like a fun time. 🙂 You wanna see redneck sledding-come over to my house. The sun is out today..I’m hoping this snow goes away!
These pictures are great! How fun!
That’s great!!! And hey, you use what works………….We got so much snow yesterday……crazy!
What fun pictures! I think you all have more snow than we do 🙂 So much for being down south, huh?
And, we are on snow day #4 today! It’s crazy. It’s not the snow, anymore. It’s the ice! It’s terrible.
That is totally hysterical. I’d call it inventive, not white-trash or redneck. HaHa
I love the photos! Looks like everyone had a great time!