Watching the Snow Fall

The magic and awe of snow is too fleeting to put aside for what needs to be done. No matter what our house or life looks like, when it snows we do a little celebrating.  Wednesday afternoon we warmed up inside while watching the first flakes fall in anticipation for a good winter storm tonight.

We set up at our window bench with a couple blankets and just gazed outside. It didn't take long for us to think of some other things to do. We painted snowflakes on our windows with washable paints and Q-tips. We snuggled. We made hot chocolate and danced around making silly songs about the snow....

"Snow! Snow! We love the snow! We love to watch it blow and blow.
The snow is white, it's so bright. But that's all right cuz we love the snow!
Onto your coat you should hold, because it's cold, so I'm told.
But that's okay cuz we like to play out in the snow all day!"

It wasn't long before those big flakes tempted us outside for a walk to the park. I know the cold and snow isn't for everyone, but there is absolutely nothing like walking in the falling snow. And it's a perfect opportunity to connect with my boys through the magic of it all.