I vividly remember Snow Days as a child.  They were days filled with magic.  And it didn’t matter if I could go outside and sled, or if my mom spent the day amusing me, or if I spent it snuggled up with a book or if I got extra T.V. time;  it all was under the glow of the power of a Snow Day and so it was GREAT!  Today I have the opportunity to share that magic with my two boys.

During the long winters in the upper Midwest it is sometimes difficult to see the magic and beauty of cold mostly dark winter days.  Especially since our winter lasts longer than most.  But on days like today with over 3 inches of fresh new snow and it is still falling, you have to smile.  This is the magic, the joy and wonder of winter.  Everything is quiet.  We are insulated under a new blanket of snow making everything look new and exciting.

Although we will need to stay in for a while this morning (the wind chill is at 12 degrees and that does not make for a Fun Mommy outside) we will be out and about once the sun comes up and tries to slightly warm our newly blanketed plain.  For now, I will enjoy the quiet and my cup of tea and start planning crafts and other activities.  Today I am staying home with my boys.