After weeks of lamenting the absence of any true winter weather, we finally received a nice snowfall Thursday night. I measured about four inches yesterday morning when I went out to feed the birds. Additional snow filled the air off and on for the remainder of the day and I was grateful for each and every small flake.
I was also grateful to be working from home yesterday so I could just sit back and enjoy the coziness of home.
Since it was a workday, I didn’t make it outside much but Scout did station himself in the window sill to keep tabs on everything outside. There were swirling snowflakes to study, birdies to track and a stray cat to keep an eye on. He would occasionally tire from his responsibilities and come sit with me for a while. His naps were short though as he periodically returned to the window to stand sentinel over this brave new world covered in white.
I spent my lunch break and then the evening hours doing some light chores and savoring that sensation of being snowed in.
My Facebook feed was clogged with indignation from friends who hate snow and winter and anything that isn’t representative of summer. There was also odd bragging from friends in southern states because they’re eating outside this week. I have never understood these people. I more or less want to smack them all upside the head because they’re missing the point of having a winter season.
It’s good for us.
Nature puts itself to bed for a few months of rest every year. Why shouldn’t humans do this as well?
We weren’t made to keep up a breakneck pace all the time. I don’t know about you but I’m excited to have this excuse to slow down and to enjoy the life I have rather than one that’s mainly social media ready and exhausting.
I am grateful to be where I am and to have a chance to snuggle down in the covers for a long winter nap!
The first major snowfall is always so magical. We’re currently experiencing super cold temperatures, but it’s supposed to warm up in a couple of days. Looking forward to going for my daily walk again.
It’s nine degrees here but the windchill makes it feel like -3. I had hoped to walk today but the high will be 20. I’m not so sure about that!
Stay warm and well!
There is definitely a beauty in the snow and in winter. I do miss a part of that as we are spending winter in Florida for the first time. However, my husband hates the cold, so he is thrilled not to be cold. I can tolerate it much better, but add in wet and wind, and I’m out! I do agree it is important for us to slow down. Enjoy your snow!
Enjoy the season you are in wherever you are!
I do enjoy having 4 seasons (I hate Summer too hot), but I prefer the seasons to blend slowly from cold to warm to hot back to warm!!! Here in NJ we had two “snow events” in a week and then freezing cold … next week it will go up into the 50s and rain all week!!! I miss the transitions between season, now we seem to have all seasons, all week!!!
Ha! So you’re having Ohio weather? The running joke here has always been if you don’t like the weather, wait a few minutes because it will change!
What I miss is having a nice fall and spring. It seems these seasons each last a month while summer encroaches a little more every year.
It’s good to meet another summer hater!
Yay! I do like winter, too. No gardening chores. Easier pace. It’s a good thing. The dogs absolutely love the snow! They play hard, romping, chasing each other and knocking each other down. Fun to watch (and watch out so they don’t slam into me). Hunter broke off a toenail in the crusty stuff – bled like crazy! What a cleanup job.🫤
Haha! That sounds like a lot of fun to see. It’s nice to slow down for a while, is t it?
I’m liking it just fine! I do worry for Sterling, all that rough playing at almost 11 years old. But he loves it!
Enjoy your long winter nap!! Happy snow day!!!
Snow days are the best!!