I stood there, feeling the cold wind whipping across my cheeks. I wanted to go inside where it was warm, but the look of joy on my son’s and daughter’s faces made me wait a little longer.
I remember shoveling snow with my dad when I was my daughter’s age. It was fun and he put up with me throwing snowballs at him the entire time.
I remember sledding and looking forward to playing in the snow. Now I look at it with dread…crappy driving conditions. The need to shovel.
“Just a few more minutes!” I tell my kids. For now I want them to enjoy it.
They have plenty of years ahead where they may or may not like the snow. But today I’m reminded of how fun and intriguing snow is to little ones.
When they are older and wanting to avoid the cold and wet of playing in the snow, I want them to think back on these days and remember them fondly.
Darcy is the founder of “Life With Darcy and Brian,” where she combines her love for education, board games, and crafting to create engaging learning experiences for kids. Her creative projects and writing have been featured in outlets like The Toy Insider, CafeMom, Mom.com, Parents.com, Country Living, and The Pioneer Woman.
Emily
Monday 10th of February 2014
It looks like the littles are enjoying the snow! I have a love hate relationship with it. As it falls, I love it; when it comes time to shovel it not so much. And don't get me started on when it gets all brown and gross!
I have to ask - what do y'all think of that shovel? We have it and I cannot stand it! It's so difficult to move heavy wet snow with it!
Darcy Zalewski
Monday 10th of February 2014
The kids really love the snow. They never want to come in when I say it's time - especially little X! He cries!
I find the curved shovels to be awkward but Brian seems to do ok with them. This year we haven't had much for wet snow (so Rissa is bummed about no snow balls or snowmen building!) It's all been the light, dry stuff.