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Snow Days through the Years: A Reflection

3/5/2015

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Today is a snow day in my area of Pennsylvania. Over the years snow days have meant different things to me.

When my kids were small a snow day was a time to bundle them up in their new boots and mittens and scarves and venture out together to have some fun. In those days the time it took to dress them was inversely proportionate to the time we spent outside. 

As the kids grew older they spent more time with their friends building forts and snowmen and sledding down the one small hill in our front yard. That gave me some precious time to spend with a new book or cross-stitch project. I looked forward to the hot chocolate and graham crackers we shared on their return to the house to get warm.

In a few short years I had teenagers in my house and they slept…and slept…and slept. I know I annoyed them with my pleas to wake up and help the neighbors with shoveling or child care.

Later, I looked forward to a big snow with a few days off in a row. Usually by the second day I could get into school to catch up on some paperwork.

Today, I’m just sitting here watching the snow fall, observing the patterns of the birds at the feeder, and reveling in the beauty of nature. Hmmm…I think it’s time for some hot chocolate and graham crackers.


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Aileen Hower link
3/4/2015 10:18:37 pm

I am in the stage of watching them sled and getting a lot of work done while they are out of doors. Knowing that I am headed for the next stages you describe makes me feel bittersweet.

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Dana Kramaroff link
3/4/2015 10:30:53 pm

Rose,
What a beautiful slice with memory moments of snowy days past. Enjoy the quiet and your thoughts. (In my part of PA- Berks county- I am practicing the art of letting go as my kiddos use play doh.)
-Dana

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Cindy Minnich link
3/4/2015 11:08:10 pm

Rose, we're in the midst of snow day #2 here, too. I love how you wrote this peek at the different stages with your kids - and now with you. We're in the nose-in-a-book-in-a-bed-fort stage. But I think we were here last year, too. He'd be out playing but all the neighborhood kids are gone for the day. Enjoy the view and your cocoa and crackers. :)

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arjeha link
3/5/2015 12:32:05 am

Hot chocolate topped with whipped cream sounds good to me as I contemplate whether I want to go out and shovel or just wait until it disappears on its own. One of the perks of retirement.

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Kim Kennedy
3/5/2015 01:09:52 am

So beautiful! Going out with my children soon for snow play. A snow day has a way of slowing us all down and realizing what is truly important. Thanks for sharing.

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Michelle
3/5/2015 03:07:25 am

A beautiful look at the transition of snow days. How it does change depending on the season and stage of your life. Enjoy that hot chocolate and graham crackers and quiet ... more time to read and write!

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Leigh Anne link
3/5/2015 05:59:52 am

I have an 18 year old son who still loves to "play" in the snow! I don't know if he will ever grow up. I hope you enjoyed your day!

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Bonnie K. link
3/5/2015 07:07:39 am

So good to have this winter break, even now when you want it to be done. I'm still in my PJs eating odd things for dinner...SWEET!

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Elsie
3/5/2015 08:38:48 am

I've never thought about the stages of life snow days, but you are so right. I'm rather happy with my stage, watching the snow and sipping my coffee. Of course it would be fun building a snowman with a granddaughter.

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Adrienne link
3/5/2015 12:26:16 pm

Sounds like you have made many good uses of snow days over the years, including just sitting and having hot chocolate!

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[email protected] link
3/6/2015 02:39:22 am

We have had so many sparrows and squirrels that we have seemed to help out this long winter. But yesterday, I spied a brilliant male cardinal at the feeder...yay! We love the birds....I'm wondering if the jays are a little further south. xo

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