I love when I see children having fun outside in the snow. It brings back a wealth of great memories from my childhood. Snow, cold, snowballs, accessories for the snowman, hot cocoa, wet boots and gloves, dry socks and clothes (the latter thanks to Mom), all come running back to me when we get alot of snow. Which we did. Approximately one foot or so.
Most adults look at snow in completely different ways. Responsibilites are more serious, and reality is just that...reality.
I may not have built a snowman yesterday, however, last night Allen and I went out for a walk, admiring the beautiful beautiful way the snow hung on all the different types of trees. The sky was midnight blue in contrast to the purely driven white snow. It is so easy to walk in the middle of the road because there is nary a car in sight. The silence is magical and so is the art that nature paints.
I feel much like you, sometimes think I am more of a kid than an adult, it even gets me in a little more mischief. Lovely thoughts, thank you.
ReplyDeleteI find snowstorms to be very magical...you captured the feeling so beautifully with your words! (You have more snow than we do in Maine!)
ReplyDeleteCute illustration. I was thinking yesterday of going out and building a snowman in the backyard so no one could see me. Smile... xo
ReplyDeleteI am a child at heart. I, too love the snow. It is beautiful...magical!! Blessings, andrea
ReplyDeletePS: Sitka has an award for you at All Gods Creatures.
I love a good snow storm! I also love seeing the children {of all ages} outside playing in the fluffy stuff. We haven't had any snow in a few weeks- but it's cold, so there is still snow on the ground. We need a dusting to clean things up a bit. I really like this post!
ReplyDeleteKathleen, beautiful thoughts and I also love your post below! This time of year we do need lots of positive energy!
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I do love walking down the middle of the road on a snowy night. It feels like such an adventure!
ReplyDeleteA walk at night in the snow with a loved one - Sounds like heaven! Glad you are finding some joy in your winter blizzard.
ReplyDeletethat´s what i love most about snow... the silence. p.s. it´s been snowing here all day...
ReplyDeleteYou're right -- and I think the most magical aspect after a snowfall is the quiet... It's wonderful!
ReplyDeleteThe snow is beautiful when it first falls. Especially at night when the street lights (or moonlight) picks up the little glints that look like diamonds. The next day, however, it becomes gray and dirty along the curb where the plow pushed it. I want to love winter and snow, but I can't get past wishing for spring.
ReplyDeleteWe had the past two days off from work and spent much of the time sledding and building snowmen with our two boys. It was like being six years old again!
ReplyDeleteHere in northwest Alabama and southern Tennessee, snow definitely is a memory-maker. We've had more than usual this year but only enough for a small snowperson or two and maybe a quick but bumpy sled ride. But I like your snow memories, so I may borrow them!
ReplyDeleteKathleen...thanks for stopping by Farmhouse..and even though it is warm here..i would love to see some snow too...it is just magical at night too..under the moon or glowing in a lampost....
ReplyDeletethat's funny that you mention susan branch...talk about small world...i am friends with her...not best friends...she is actually best friends with my best friend, sharon...but i know her..she lives about 10 minutes away from me when she is living in california...and i go to lunch from time to time with her and sharon and see her at sharons when she has parties..that sort of thing...but i certainly consider that a compliment...i have enjoyed susie's books for years...just charming...
sending love and best wishes for a Happy Valentines Day, my friend
kary
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Happy Valentine's Day! I love this post, my husband was taking a long time putting out the recycling the other night but I didn't think much of it. Boy was I pleasantly surprised the next morning when I saw the snow man he built in the driveway...what a big kid. I never want to grow up.
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