Snow Day!

After a very mild winter last year, I was pleasantly surprised to wake up to a few inches of snow on the ground the Thursday before Christmas.  Mom even ended up having a snow day, so we got to enjoy an extra family day together.  We baked lots of goodies for Christmas gifts for friends, ran a few errands once the roads were clear, and spent a bit of time tumbling around in the snow.  Mom showed me how to layer clothes to keep warm.  (I had leggings, jeans and snow pants on bottom, and a t-shirt, long sleeve shirt, sweatshirt, and coat on top.  I also wore two pairs of socks with my boots.  I felt like a marshmallow, but I was warm!)  Since it had been awhile since I’d experienced snow, I wasn’t really sure how to play in it.  I really liked helping Dad shovel the driveway, and I enjoyed running around in the yard.  At one point, I stopped and asked Mom if I could sit in it.  She said yes, so I tried that out.  Then I asked if I could lay in it.  I was surprised to get a nod.  I immediately plopped myself backwards in the snow and thought it was the coolest thing ever.  We attempted a snow angel, and then Dad taught me how to eat snow, as long as it’s not dirty or yellow.  ;)  I had so much fun, that I really hope we get another snow day before the winter is over!  Maybe next time we’ll build a snowman!

Stay warm!
-Elijah

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