When we get a huge snow, something strange happens to me. I become suddenly anxious to cancel all appointments, bundle the kids up in 3 layers, rush outside, and snap pictures like I'll never see snow again. (It's January in Utah...I know.) But, is there anything more exciting then waking up to six inches of fresh snow and no plans for the day? I don't think so.
Today I put both girls in size 3T snow pants (capris on Sage, and astronaut suit on Eliza), and we headed out. Sage's favorite activity in the snow this morning began as making snow angels, which somehow morphed into making "snow caterpillars." Eliza, on the other hand, just wanted to eat the snow. Lots and lots of it. The only problem was, the little astronaut was so bundled up that she couldn't bend down to access it without tipping over, and immobilizing herself like a pink winter pill bug. This is where big sisters come in handy. Sage happily fed Eliza snow on and off for an hour, and carried the rest off for "Frosty," while I snapped pictures like I'd never seen my kids in their winter coats before.
"So, since we've no place to go, let it snow." If you'll excuse me, I'll go back to making hot chocolate, and vacuuming up the pine needles of the Christmas tree I refuse to get rid of. Maybe I'll even get a CD out of the box of Christmas things I'm supposed to be packing up! Let it snow.
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Adorable! All you need for a perfect day is "Snow Julius!" --Mom
I actually did make Snow Orange Julius, but Jacob was the only one willing to help me make a significant dent in it. Let's hope Snow Julius doesn't stain.
don't forget to make snow ice-cream. that was always one of my favorites (you know, canned milk and vanilla and whatnot...and snow of course). your kids are so cute I can't stand it! Sheesh!
We should take our kidlets sledding! Caleb will help Eliza eat all the snow.
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