A Long Hard Winter

Snowstorm after snowstorm this year, our kids were devastated by the fact that the inches and inches of snow that fell were most often much too dry and fluffy (and cold) to be of use in making snowmen, snowballs, sledding hills, or really any thing of value.  As the winter got later, we had a few slushy storms that they relished in.  It was a good thing this year that Brooklyn was in school.  As long as the wind chill is no less than –5, the kids have to go outside for recess.  SO, she got used to going out and braving the cold, which helped all of us feel more willing to bundle up and get some fresh air.