While we may miss the sunny days of July, nothing's better than a call early in the morning that tells you to stay home with your kids!  I've always enjoyed these days, though their composition has certainly changed.   Previous year's snow days were filled with stolen trips to the mall and catching up on school work.  This week's snow days were brimming with Nana blankets and living room forts.  As the snow piled up (and I can't believe how it did), we tried our best to stay moasty-toasty (B's new favorite term).  I love that my kids are getting old enough to really enjoy the finer things in life--like hot cocoa.

Wordless Wednesday: Snowmageddon

Did you hear?  It's a blizzard out there.

You'd never imagine...

Isn't it funny how peaceful they look when they're sleeping? You'd never imagine, looking at her little sleeping face, that she'd torn her room to shreds before collapsing between her sheets. You'd never imagine that she'd gone through all her drawers, trying on multiple outfits and pjs before succumbing to sleep. You'd never imagine the blinds pulled down, the baskets emptied, the strewn clothing. The precursor to this sleeping child was anything but peaceful.

Angel

Snowfall

It's no secret that I'm not a fan of this January weather.  If I could have a perfect Michigan, I'd alternate the months of May, June, and October over and over again.  I've hibernated nearly every winter since I retired my sled, even leaving my hat a mittens at school for recess duty.  Throw blankets, cups of tea, and good books have been the only way to survive.

Imagine my surprise at finding myself raising two preschoolers who adore the snow.  It's been a while since I allowed myself to even ponder that such people exist.  Really?  Putting your hands in the snow until they're so cold they tingle?  Getting wet from snow sneaking up your snow pants?  Doesn't it bother you when your nose hairs instantly freeze together?  No?


Evidently, they're all in.  They're up for the cold and the wetness, the red noses and icy fingers, the snowmen and sleds.  I guess it's time for a pair of mittens and a hat for home too.