Snow and Such

This was the view out our door on Sunday (and pretty much still now).  We got more snow Saturday into Sunday, and church was cancelled for the fourth time in two months.  Josh usually does the shoveling but I told him I wanted to do it because I wanted to get out of the house for a bit!  And you know, I realized I actually kind of like shoveling, it is certainly a good workout and a little therapeutic like lawnmowing is for me.    

 We have definitely had our share of snow this year (everyone keeps telling me this is NOT normal) and it is easy to get into complain mode, but you know, when I get out in it, especially playing with the kids, I can see the magic through their eyes and remind myself that it's not all bad.  There is a season to everything and spring will come soon enough (right??) but for now I am willing myself to enjoy the good things about it while it's here.

 Like how the kids love it.  And that it is pretty darn beautiful to look at, especially because the sun has been shining most days.  And seeing little bunny footprints in it and watching the kids try to find Peter Cottontail. And looking out the kitchen window at night while I'm doing dishes and seeing all their little tracks telling stories about where they went and the fun they had.  And spotting bright red cardinals looking so pretty against the white snow and looking like a crazy lady trying to catch a shot of them without making them fly away.

And that cold temps mean a chubby baby that looks even squishier with two pairs of feetie fleece pajamas on.  (This is our first one to actually fall asleep on me without any effort) 

 And lots of good reading time for my bookworms.

Don't get me wrong though, I would be certifiably insane if we didn't have the Y to get our energy out every day too!