Winter Wonderland
With Little Dude being so sick during the last snowfall, he wasn’t able to go outside and enjoy the white playland enveloping our yard. Instead he had to enjoy the snow from indoors, and I did bring a couple scoops of the fluffy stuff inside, so he could check it out. He proclaimed it, “wet,” and “cold.”
I took advantage of Sunday night’s snowfall, bundling him up at 8 pm (his bedtime is closer to 8:30), so we could go outside, and he could experience the falling flakes and the magic of leaving your tracks in a pristine patch of snow.
The Hubby stayed inside because he is sane, watching us from the window, while Little Dude and I left our footprints all over the driveway, and practiced the fine art of “plopping” into the snow. (Little Dude enjoys falling down on purpose, which we refer to as “plopping.”)
“Again,” was his request, after each plop, and although he would utter, “snow,” it would soon be followed by the question of, “rain?” (I’m impressed that he linked the two – he truly understands the concept of rain!)
Throughout our time outside, Supercat was beyond jealous, beating at the glass on the storm door and demanding to be included in the winterland fun. Since he’s an indoor cat, and just happens to be all black, I won’t bring him outside, even on a leash, at night, so he was stuck indoors, sulking. (It is just too difficult to see and catch him if he pulls a Houdini with his harness or collar and dashes off.)
A scoop of snow joined us when we went in the house. Little Dude stomped it into tiny bits, which Supercat sent flying across our entryway floor.
Today, more snow is filling our landscape, and although I took the following pictures last week when it snowed, I have more of the same view.
Clean. New. Sparkling. White.
For some reason, freshly fallen snow fills me with hope. Yes, I dread driving in it, when large quantities are falling, and the temperature is hovering at that spot where we have black ice and slippery slush with which to contend (which is exactly the case today). But overall, I like how it softens the world. I like how it makes me feel cozy and comforted, as I stand bundled up outside, or safely within my home or another building.
And then I think of the many people facing a harsher face of winter. Lack of money for heat, food or shelter. Perhaps no warm clothing.
I’m fortunate, and am in a spot where I can envision the beauty in this snow. I was able to see the snow and take a moment to enjoy the fun and magic with my son. Many others don’t have this luxury.
As you go through the holiday season, please take a moment to look around you at all the blessings in your life and be thankful for them. And, if you are able, please find a way to help someone else, even through the smallest of deeds.
For now, I’m going to enjoy the snow, and just pray everyone stays safe (including me) while they are out and about in the falling fluffy stuff.
Living out here on the beach in So Cal I forget the wonderful beauty of the snow. Thanks for sharing the pictures and story…
Wow you really have ad snow … we just had a light dusting which was almost instantly turned to slush. I really am holding out for a good flurry this year.
Stay safe.
P.S. I want to see snow angels!
Beautiful! I love fresh snow, as long as I’m not in it!
Great post! I believe that the holidays should be about helping others as well…especially those of us fortunate enough to have what we truly need.
Those pictures are fabulous!
I love it! We need a little more of it. The first big one melted and we have just had some here and there. I am hearing Sat. might be the day.
Mike – You are very welcome. And this is the reason I don’t see myself ever moving south – I like my seasons.
Mr Geek – Yes, we have the snow. And we even have some nice deep drifts, now. As for the snow angels, can I mention I don’t own snowpants for myself right now, so that won’t be happening? However, if I can get the Hubby to go out in his snow gear, with Little Dude, I’ll take a picture.
Andrea – That is about how I feel, except I love sledding and hope to do it on our hill this year, at some point.
debra – Thank you! Yes, many of us are a lot more fortunate than we realize, and I hope we take a moment to be thankful for it all, this year, as well as share whatever we can, with someone in need.
Indigo – Thank you! I’m going to try and capture more, but with work, the commute, getting home to the family, etc., my timing to get the freshly fallen snow before it has all blown off the trees, is insane.
inthefastlane – Good luck with Saturday! Our first couple of batches lasted, but I hear that we will have some cold weather for a while, plus more snow in the forecast, so it appears our batch is here to stay. Hoping it stays through Christmas, as I love white Christmases.
“As you go through the holiday season, please take a moment to look around you at all the blessings in your life and be thankful for them. And, if you are able, please find a way to help someone else, even through the smallest of deeds.” Thank you for the reminder!
Loved the photos.
“Again” is one of my favorite words. It means a small child is having so much fun. Sometimes they say “again” even before the fun has ended, anticipating its end.
I love the snow! … We don’t get much here, but when we do, I get as excited as the kids.
Loved the visual you gave me of your pouting cat… I love to see a cat pout! *rofl*
Veredd – We hear “again” so often right now. That and “more.” It is fun!
Julie – Would you like me to send some snow your way?