I love the first snowstorm of the year. It makes everything look so white and beautiful. Dead grass and shrubs always look better under a coat of shimmering white! Of course, I can say let it snow as long as I get to look out my window at the white wonderland outside while listening to Christmas music, sitting in front of my fireplace with a cup of hot chocolate!
It was fun to see my two younger children so excited for the snow. Mark was in such a hurry to go out the door that he put on two left boots, mismatched gloves and a snow hat inside out. I apologize for not getting a picture, but it was a bit rushed this morning convincing them they actually had to go to school, and that hopefully more snow would be here this afternoon by the time they got home.
I sat on Cassidy's bed last night with her and read a fairy story from a book she had. It took a little over an hour and I had a great time. I got thinking how long it had been since I curled up beside her and read to her. She kept saying, "thank you mom for reading that, it was fun." It made me realize that my children don't always need grand plans or gestures all the time. Some of the best times can just be spontaneous with no money involved, just an investment of time. You'd think in my old age I would have had that realization a long time ago, but I guess I'm a slow learner.
It was fun to see my two younger children so excited for the snow. Mark was in such a hurry to go out the door that he put on two left boots, mismatched gloves and a snow hat inside out. I apologize for not getting a picture, but it was a bit rushed this morning convincing them they actually had to go to school, and that hopefully more snow would be here this afternoon by the time they got home.
I sat on Cassidy's bed last night with her and read a fairy story from a book she had. It took a little over an hour and I had a great time. I got thinking how long it had been since I curled up beside her and read to her. She kept saying, "thank you mom for reading that, it was fun." It made me realize that my children don't always need grand plans or gestures all the time. Some of the best times can just be spontaneous with no money involved, just an investment of time. You'd think in my old age I would have had that realization a long time ago, but I guess I'm a slow learner.
5 comments:
I am glad you enjoy the snow. I don't. I am jealous that you read to your daughter for that long. Lately, things have been so busy I have been reading the quickest book possible. I think I need to make things slow down for the important things. THanks for the reminder.
Snow always looks beautiful from the window while sipping on a cup of hot chocolate. Right now we've got an icy rain. I think I'll go heat up some water...
Amen, Val. You captured it. I am so glad that you are feeling well! Such simple moments are truly the greatest.
All five of my kids jumped into snowpants the minute they were home from school to play in the snow. I did take some pics, but my blog post would have cute kids loving the snow and text curing the snow...not really compatible :)
Love you!
Kim
I meant to say cursing the snow. I would also cure the snow but that would mean it would go away until Dec 25, make a short appearance and then be gone until Christmas next year :)
Kim
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