A perfect day
Yesterday we had a snow day. It doesn’t snow very often in Kentucky, but when it does, it doesn’t take very much of the white stuff to bring the state to its knees. As long as I have lived here, it’s still rather amusing to a Yankee girl. This might be the only way I am decidedly UN-southern.
I can remember as a child getting a foot of snow overnight, and we’d have a 1-hour delay for school so they could put chains on the bus tires. I remember walking home in blizzard-like conditions. And just so you don’t think I’m an old lady who has lost perspective, I readily acknowledge that I was walking DOWN the hill. It wasn’t all bad. But it was definitely very different than the childhood memories my children will have.
We woke up to about 3 inches of snow, and it continued steadily all day. Annie very excitedly declared that this might be the most snow she’s ever seen in her whole life. Wow. Kiddo is missing out.
Nonetheless, it was an exciting day. Unlike most other moms I know, I love snow days. I miss my girls all day every day, so having them all home with me again is a special occasion indeed. And one worth celebrating.
We made a snowman (with snow that doesn’t pack)
and attempted a snowball fight (again, snow that doesn’t pack)
and we did a little sledding.
Snow angels were made
fears were conquered
and cheeks were rosy.
We played ’till we dropped
enjoyed hot cocoa
and even some yummy treats.
The dogs enjoyed their day as well. Molly played with the girls
and Cooper napped on the [defecation-free] deck
Napping in the snow because he was so cold, no doubt. Some people.
We’ve done lots of other fun stuff, too, but I’ll have to tell you about that on another day. Right now a fireplace is beckoning, Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs is in the DVD player, and 3 gorgeous girls are waiting to snuggle with me. It’s a very ordinary, extraordinary day, and life is good.
Tags: Making Things Fun, snow, snow day
Family & Friends, The Stay-at-Home Mom Gig | Heather February 10, 2010
By Darcie - Such The Spot, February 10, 2010 @ 10:08 am
Aw. Extraordinary indeed. Hope you enjoyed those snuggles. And ohmygoodness I need to get me one of those cinnamon rolls.
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By Becca - Our Crazy Boys, February 10, 2010 @ 11:02 am
Fun, fun, fun. I agree with you -a day home with the kids sounds perfect to me.
Your pictures were adorable… especially the sledding ones!
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By Elizabeth @ Confessions From A Working Mom, February 10, 2010 @ 3:34 pm
I completely agree with your decidedly “UN-Southern” thoughts on snow. I am a Yankee born and bred, and I just can’t get over how people down here panic over two inches of snow. My hubby was born in Texas, but lived in NY for a few years, and now he’s jaded too!
Thanks for stopping by my blog today– I’m with you, I’m a TV-aholic!
~Elizabeth
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By jen@ourdailybigtop, February 10, 2010 @ 5:29 pm
Having those cinnamon rolls would definitely make this snow worthwhile here on the east coast. We’re getting hammered and the kids have been off all week. Glad you enjoyed your snow day.
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By Amanda, February 11, 2010 @ 11:31 am
Oh, how I just love and adore snow days. And since I live where I live, we get our fair share. Yours sounds like an absolutely positively perfect one.
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