Happy Snow Day!

We went to bed last night with forecasts of a big winter storm but not a flake in sight. When my 10yo came in this morning to tell me there were 3-4 inches of snow and added, "Maybe we won't have school!" I thought she was dreaming. However, with the forecast calling for another 12-14 inches by nightfall, most--if not all--area schools did call a snow day! And what a perfect day for a snow day...fresh snow, 30 degrees, and heading into a weekend to boot.

The kids have, of course, been out a bunch. Every couple hours they come in for something warm or just to dry off, then after they are all toasty they head back out again.

This is the kind of snow I remember from childhood. Deep snow which actually packs is so much fun! Ever since we moved here the bulk of our snow has come on days when it is so cold the snow won't pack. That is not nearly so much fun.

I have more energy and determination than sense some times, so I shoveled the sidewalks and driveway this morning. It took well over an hour, especially since the snow plow dumped a couple feet of snow across the bottom of the driveway, but it was fun somehow. I even turned down the neighbors offer to get his snow blower out. I think part of the fun was having Ben's help and then just watching him play. At five, he is the perfect age to have unfettered fun in the snow. He was climbing snow mountains and throwing himself down into the snow banks. I think he was covered in snow from head to toe...and had a smile which stretched from ear to ear.

By the time I finished shoveling, another inch had fallen. We have a few more on top of that now. Jessa stuck a stick in the snow and measured it at about 14 inches, but I think she may have been in an extra deep spot. I'm guessing a more accurate total is 10-12 inches. However, since I have the first several inches off already and Ben helped me put down salt, it will be much easier to get the last bit.

The first real snow fall of a season should always be a snow day!

Laurie