I've decided that I live in the coastal Northwest for a reason! I don't think I like this super-cold dry wind or the lingering icy snow either! It's the last week before Christmas, I can't go anywhere, and I have things to do.
It snowed all day yesterday. Something practically unheard of for here, because a) we never get this cold until at least January and b) if it does snow, it's a light dusting that starts melting off before you wake up. The kids were super excited about it and so we took them out for a short walk. I think it took us longer to get them dressed and ready than the walk itself.
The kids asked for a snowman, so I took off my gloves and rolled him up, then Sterling asked where his nose was, so I grabbed a leaf and two pieces of barkdust for the eyes. They put some snow on top of him which made him look like a snowbird and then promptly kicked him over. Why do I bother?
We brought them inside and gave them a warm bubble bath and hot chocolate.
They canceled church yesterday too, so we got to enjoy a relaxing snowed-in day at home. Then after naps, we bundled the kids up again to walk up the street to our friends' house for a potluck/Wii party.The kids had a lot of fun playing together and it was just a nice feeling to be all cozy eating dinner and socializing with a cheery Christmas tree inside with a snowy, quiet night outside.
Summary: One day of snow is fun, but a week of icy roads is NOT!
