Dear Winter,

Dear Winter,
     We know that you are here-- the calendar says so, however, we just have not seen you around very much.  We have felt your cold touch from time to time, indeed, we have shivered often these past few months, however,  we've  missed the way you beautifully replenish the land with moisture through snow!  We're so glad that you've finally come out of hiding and graced our lives with this silent beauty.  Through this snow, you've shown your power too, by taking down power lines and giving us the chance to once more, be grateful for electricity and remind us of your force.
     My children were especially excited to see you....they have been asking for your snow to come for the past few months.  They thoroughly enjoyed the wonderland atmosphere you showered upon us. 
Although it was Sunday, I couldn't keep them inside, they just had to dance among you're resplendent   beauty...while I enjoyed watching them from my warm chair and blanket, as I read a book.
     Slipping and sliding down the slopes with friends, were most definitely the way we spent the next day.  I didn't know how much I needed a break from our regular routine.  How could we  pass up the opportunity to play ....(while, we mom's enjoyed time talking together, and planning for next year.) Many thank yous to the Sun also, as the kids had fun playing all day long and didn't get too cold, indeed, they got sun kissed looks upon their faces  ( I didn't think to bring sunscreen.)


     Thank you dear wonderful winter for coming and let us enjoy your snowy frigid cold hand just one time this year....but now we've had our fill and would like it very much if you'd let Spring come out...I want to play in the dirt!! 


PS.  Even Connor, as he was getting into the car to head home from our day of playing in the snow, said, "That was fun, but now I'm ready for spring to come!"