In the Wake of a Snow Storm

We've officially ushered in the 2011 Christmas season now with winters snowy white coverings that blanket the trees, glaze the roads and dust the lawns. The results of winters fury are beautiful and in places breathtaking. During the storm, the kids were sitting in the dentists office impatiently waiting for their turn to get their teeth cleaned... not impatient to see the dentist, it was more of a "Is it time to go home yet?" impatience!

Today, since the kids were cooped up in the dentist office yesterday, was their first day to play unrestrained in the snow! As soon as they came home from school they quickly discarded their backpacks, did their chores and hurried outside to play. There isn't much daylight between the end of school and dusk, so they made a good start on three snowmen, and filled the remainder of their time riding in the wheelbarrow, and sliding around on the ice glazed road. Thankfully we don't get much traffic, so they were OK to do that.

I typically dread the snow. I don't like the slippery roads and walks that come with it, but I can't help but smile as I have watched the kids enjoy playing in it. They have had soooo much fun, and just watching them brought joy to my heart. Even with all its coldness, snow is a blessing.