Snowy Story

This is the story of how we play in the snow.


I spend 5 to 10 minutes getting the socks, snowpants, boots, wrist-covers, coats, gloves, and hat on a child and send them clomping off into the chilled air.


Then I do it again. And again. And finally slap something warm on myself.


By that point, they've all settled in to a little snowy nook. They maybe do some snow angels, throw some snow balls, taste their surroundings...


Then someone gets some snow on their skin.


Or someone gets some snow thrown in their face. And they're done. My kids are so not cold-resilient. Most often, they're outside for less time than it took me to get everyone ready. Winter...