A few years ago my dad bought the boys a John Deere Gator as a "tractor" for his "city grandsons." We just had Tom and Logan I think, maybe Ethan was just born. Well, fast forward three years and it is more than time to replace the tires. They have used the tractor to deliver things around the neighborhood, pick up each other from the bus stop, haul all the stuff they need from house to house, and anything else you can think of. They even use it to clean up after the dogs in the back yard by driving the bucket around so they can scoop up the poop into it.
One of my favorite memories of the tractor happened shortly after we brought it home. We were going down the street for dinner and Tom and Logan were riding in the tractor. Ethan was in the car seat and Gary put him in the bed and let his brothers drive him to the neighbors. That is an all-purpose tractor!
Gary and I have talked often lately about how to replace the tires and if that is even an option. Today I finally dug out the owners manual from the filing cabinet so I can call their customer service number. I wonder how many calls they get because the tires have holes that let the rocks in.
I have to say, it has been one of the best gifts they have ever had. They all use it and this summer it will be time to teach Ethan how to drive. Watch out if you see him in the driver's seat!
2 comments:
i think you may just have to let grandpa larson know that it's time to replace the tractor. haha
you still have dylan that will need a turn in the driver's seat!
hoe cute, you can not go wrong with a big wheels power tractor. I can only imagine that uses these boys have made for that tractor. Yeah i think it's time to tell ol' gramps you may need 2 with 4 boys now.
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