Yep. 4! I enjoyed playing a game with Alyssa each day after we got the call about school. I would give her this somber look and say, “I’m sorry honey…. NO SCHOOL AGAIN!” I loved how excited she was each time. I definitely missed out on some normalcy this week, but the girls got to play together and enjoy some snow so I won’t complain too much. We played in the snow, watched movies, had warm chocolate, went to bed late and slept in. By Thursday, we were all completely out of whack. School resumed Friday, just in time for MLK holiday.

Our sweet friend, bought us our first sled before the snow hit. We were so excited to finally have our own to go sledding. We played in the yard for a bit, built a snowman (that is still standing) and attempted some sledding on a wimpy hill by the house. I finally took the girls to the school for some real hills but our timing was off and most of the snow had been plowed over by other sledders.

Audrey didn’t particularly enjoy the cold, so she sat in the car and watched Boz while me and the big girls played. I can’t really blame her, since we never have the proper snow attire. At least this year, I managed to have all of them in boots of some kind. Megan’s rainboots from 2004 count, don’t they? But jeans and cotton gloves just don’t keep you warm. Maybe if we stick around TN for another winter, I will invest in some snow clothes. At least for Alyssa, then I can pass them down.

The girls had fun all week and I still love to see the snow fall. It put a bit of damper on my running, and the little girls have been in school only one day since Dec 15, but I am thankful for a place that sees the snow. It was beautiful around here last week. More