Snow Day Extravaganza

Snow has finally returned to Colorado—along with several other states—and I am soaking it in!  I awoke to our kind neighbor across the street shoveling snow from our sidewalk and stoop, as he does every.single.snow.  It’s amazing.  And even more amazing is that he does this for all five houses surrounding his, and it’s always finished before I walk out of the house.  Oh, and he often comes back during the day to clean up any additional snow fall.  Can we say neighbor of the year?  Century?  I’m thinking some homemade chocolate chip cookies are in order soon…

After happily hearing that school was cancelled for the day, I decided Liam needed a bit more introduction to the white fluffy stuff, so after a hearty lunch (he mowed down pineapple, white potato, carrots, and oatmeal after nursing), I bundled him up and dragged him around the yard on a cookie sheet.  *My mom and I found this fleece suit for a few bucks at a local thrift store this fall.  I didn’t think Liam would it into it for at least another year, but even though it’s still big on him, it worked great!  Thanks, Gma Mimsie!*

He liked it for about five minutes, but the wind was pretty fierce.  Then I made the mistake of moving him off the cookie sheet and onto the actual snow.  You know—so he could really experience it.  : )

Apparently he wasn’t a fan of having a cold bum, but it was fun while it lasted.  I have determined that even if it takes us twice as long to get ready as it does to enjoy the experience, it’s still totally worth it. 

Well, Liam is snoozing away and I’m off to enjoy some chai and the end of A Wrinkle in Time, by Madeleine L’Engle—which I last read in fifth grade, but am really enjoying as an adult.  I hope you’re cozying up on this blustery day, and if you’re somewhere else—say, Costa Rica—say hello to the beach for me!