Let it Snow, Let it Snow, Let it Snow!

It is Friday, January 14th and we have officially been out of school all week!  The snow came falling down hard Sunday night, around 9:00 pm and it was absolutely beautiful.  The snowflakes were huge and when I stepped outside in the middle of our yard, I imagined that's what must feel like to be inside of a snowglobe.  The snow was coming down so hard that Brent decided to leave that night to make sure he could get to the station, since he was on shift the next day. 

 

The next day, when Taylor and I woke up, everything was covered in white.  We got all bundled up (which seems to take forever when you are getting a little one dressed) and went outside to play in the snow.  Tay had so many layers on, he looked like Randy from A Christmas Story.  He couldn't even put his arms by his side!

We spent the morning (and the next several days) playing with Ryleigh.  Taylor loved riding down the "hill" on the tube.  He wanted to play in the snow, but wasn't a fan of wearing mittens, so when he put both hands down into it he smiled and laughed. . . that is until he realized his hands were wet and cold.  He quickly learned the smart thing to do was grab a little bit of snow, put it in his mouth, and then give his Mama his hands and let her warm them up.

Over the next couple of days, the snow quickly turned to ice and we spent most of our time playing inside.  We ate lots of pancakes and waffles, drank hot chocolate, and turned the living room into a giant play room. 

We were all glad when Brent was able to make it home on Tuesday morning.  We were able to spend a little bit of time outside sliding on the ice and admiring Ryleigh's snowman.  By Wednesday, I had cabin fever, so just getting out and being able to go to the grocery store was a treat. 

It's been fun spending time with Tay and getting to just be a "mama" for the last week.  I hope I remember that when we get those "snow make-up days" added on to the end of our school year!