While yesterday may have not been the storm of the century around southeastern WI, we did get maybe 6 inches of snow. DH had to go into work early and then worked late, so he wasn't able to get out and shovel. And, being about 8 months pregnant, I wasn't too keen on shoveling when I got home...but, hey, whatcha gonna do?
So I pulled out the shovel and started with the easy stuff - back door to the garage - taking my time and not "overdoing" it. Within minutes, my neighbor AND his wife came from next door with shovels in hand. "Pregnant women shouldn't shovel," is all they said.
I was sooo grateful! Especially when it came to cleaning up where the plow went through and piled it up at the end of the driveway. My neighbor on the other side had also cleared part of the front sidewalk for us.
It's really the small things (like neighbors) that we have to be grateful for! I always felt lucky that my neighbors, in general, all seemed pretty nice and friendly. But the unexpected helpfulness and kindnesses really give you warmth on a cold and snowy winter day...