Each day of our lives we make deposits in the memory banks of our children. ~ Charles (Chuck) Swindoll
Wednesday, February 27, 2013
A rare quiet moment today on a "snow day" - aka: school cancelled
After a busy morning of pancakes, books, playdoh, the kids playing an interesting game of horsie (I have heard my quota of squeaky child-produced "neighing" for the day), watching some old Mister Rogers "how things are made" videos, snow ice cream cones, the day for me has come to a nice calm halt. For how long, I do not know. Vanessa and Eli are taking naps at the same time as I type. Violet and Calvin decided to venture outside in the plentiful amounts of snow and have been occupied for hours!! I must say...I thought this day would never come. Having children old enough to put on their own snow gear (ok, ok, they still need help sometimes) ~ and go out in the snow on their own and play with out needing an adult to accompany them ~ is really wonderful. I love watching them play in the snow. They're so imaginative.
I can actually hear myself type and the ticking of the clock in the other room. Very weird. I'm watching the snow falling (we're up to about 7 or 8 inches) and I'm wondering what to do with myself. I brought three huge baskets full of laundry downstairs, sorted them into three piles of whites, colors, and darks. White load is in. Maybe I should get supper started?
eta: Calvin and Violet were done with the snow about 3 hours into their play. They played "Where's My Water" on my kindle for awhile. Vanessa woke up and wanted to color. Eli slept a long time, almost 4pm. Violet asked me if she could work with dough so (and my long quiet break today must have inspired me) I decided to make some white bread from scratch. I used my kitchenaid mixer to form the dough and I let Violet knead it. We watched it rise once, punch it down, rise twice, and its currently baking in the oven. Should be delicious with the chicken and rice soup I made for supper. It smells yummy in my house!
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Thanks for writing
ReplyDeleteDAD
Now THAT brings on a smile like no other.
ReplyDeleteThank God for these nice moments.
Mom
Oh - I like the snowflakes on your blog...perfect for the day!
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