A Boy and His Mower

A new era has begun at our house. Tonight, Payton had his first experience mowing the lawn. He was soooo excited. A feeling, which we assured him, would pass quickly and would be nothing more than a distant memory when he's 15 and wants to spend the afternoon at the pool or with friends but dad has left strict orders to mow the lawn. (Remember those days, Adam?)

He actually did a great job--even listening to his iPod while he mowed, just like dad does! Our lawn is a beautiful green carpet of squiggly lawnmower lines. And we have one proud little man who will, no doubt, sleep very well tonight.



**UPDATE** Payton just came in and said "Mom, that was so cool. I loved how the mower vibrated, and I smell just like dad when he mows, and I even got grass shavings up my nose!"

I ask you--does it get any better than that?