Let it Snow!

Does any child not like snow? Grace was determined to go out and shovel this past Saturday, so we bundled her as much as possible and hoped she could still use her arms! She was out for about 40 minutes, shoveling the backyard with visions of creating a giant hill for sledding. Last year Bryan made a huge hill at the end of our driveway by piling all of the snow there each time he cleared it. She had so much fun on that mini-hill and would glide across the front yard on her belly each night after dinner. Although her attempts are slightly premature- I think we need a few more snowfalls- she was proud of herself. Maybe this year the big sledding hill at the park will get more than one use from her and Bryan and maybe I'll even get a chance! Fortunately, Bryan doesn't mind the cold, whereas I tend to sleep under 5 blankets (and a quilt...in fleece pj's) and bundle up in long-underwear all winter long. I am however looking forward to Miles growing and all of us doing winter activities in the coming years. I can remember sledding on snow (and ice) covered hills in Belleville with my family and going to Elver with friends, so I like the idea of creating those memories for my kids as well. Grace came in for her thousandth viewing of "The Little Mermaid" and warmed up with a cup of warm milk. The only thing remotely chilled on her were her nose and cheeks. I guess we did a good job in "bundling" department!