Question:
A few years ago when the two " snowthrowers " I had ( my boys ) got older and too busy to shovel anymore , I bought myself a snowblower . Additionally , we own our share of hats and gloves and coats and scarves and know how to dress for the weather . We all have ice skates , and snow skis and snowbords stand ready and at attention .

Why have the boys stopped helping with the snow shoveling at home ?
Answer:
As they have gotten older , they have become less interested in helping as readily

Question:
He paused only long enough in front of the mirror to make sure his dark hair was n't sticking up in every direction , and went down the stairs in a haze . Shoes ? Forget shoes , he was just going across the street .

what did he leave behind ?
Answer:
he left behind his shoes

Question:
I felt a little embarrassed because whenever my mother comes to visit , she brings drama , complaining , and an all - around bad attitude with her . Mimi , on the other hand , was kinda and giving . She went on and on about how much she liked the house and she and D.H. paid for lots of expensive dinners and were totally up for anything we suggested . I think the behavior that stood out the most was Mimi 's lack of complaining though .

Why is the narrator anxious amid a visit from their mother ?
Answer:
Their mom always causes issues .

Question:
He was playing all positions simultaneously , running up and down like a crazy as th other team played keep - away . My whole heart could n't bear to watch his whole heart doing that , so I ripped off my shirt and joined in , too , and there I was running around like a crazy , like a Steve ! And I was not very fit , due to all th smoking I was going to be doing 16 years in th future : I got tired .

What may be the reason for him jumping in like that even though he was out of shape ?
Answer:
He wanted to help his friend .