By SarahB | Leave A Comment
The Christmas tree is up and I’ve started Christmas shopping. Actually, I’m nearly finished Christmas shopping. Radio stations are blaring Christmas music interspersed with their standard music rotation. Holiday cards are starting to fill my mailbox. Starbucks has the red cups out.
Tis the season, right?
‘Tis also the season for snow. As I write this, west Michigan is expected to be under a winter storm watch this evening through tomorrow. That means cold temperatures and snow. Lots and lots of snow.
Have I mentioned I don’t really care for snow?
People find it odd that I live in a place that snows every winter, and yet, complain about the snow. I don’t find it odd at all. I can’t even blame the fact that I’m not a native Michigander for the fact that I struggle each year with getting used to the snow. I’ve lived here 20 years – surely that’s enough time to adjust!
As you can imagine, though, my kids LOVE the snow. They want to be outside in the snow, stomping in the cold slush, making snow angels and crafting snowmen in the freezing winter wonderland. The first snow had them scrambling to locate snowboards, sleds and even creating a makeshift sled with the top of the sandbox.
The same snow that frustrates me – the stuff that makes me cold, that makes driving a sometimes scary event, that makes snow days necessary – brings my children a lot of joy.
Last week we got our first big snow. I took my daughters to the local coffee shop for some hot chocolate (for them) and a cappuccino (for myself). I carried my four year old into the store so she wouldn’t have to navigate the mess. As I carried her, she kept sticking her tongue out to catch the snowflakes on her tongue. Her face was lit up with excitement and pure joy as each flake dissolved on her tongue. A couple walking out of the store saw my daughter and stopped – as they watched her, smiles spread across their faces as well.
There is a short list of advantages to snowfall – at least in my opinion – but the top advantage is the joy it brings my children.
I still hope that winter storm completely bypasses my neck of the woods, though.
What brings you joy this week? Share with us!
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We don’t get much snow in my neck of the woods so I’m a teensy bit jealous of yours! I do think though, that if I lived in a place that got a lot of it, it would become more burdensome than delightful after awhile. I like it when it snows, gives us a day to enjoy it and then goes away.
Out in Colorado we have the best of both worlds…we do get snow but if often does not stick around too long after it falls. The sun comes out and the bright blue sky is amazing!! I love having a variety of seasons – keeps me on my toes a bit!
Sarah,
Great post! I am envious of you as I live in Northern CA (and have all my life), we are close to Tahoe, here in Sac…but of course…no snow. It’s an anti-climatic holiday season with no snow. I have always dreamed of living back East or in the MW, to enjoy true seasons and that magical White Christmas! What brings me joy this week? It snowed in Sacramento for the first time since 1976!!
It was a fleating moment and not even enough to stay on the ground…but hey, I’ll take it! Merry Christmas to you btw!
Kelly
My boys love the snow too, especially the 5 year old. He’s been thrilled this week; we got over 15 inches!
I live in Houston and we got snow this past week. I dont like it one bit.
My kids love snow too–but only because they have lived most of their lives in the desert. I was raised in Chicago and the snow is the real reason why I left!