It's been an interesting week. Hard to believe it's Thursday already. The Jackster started acting like a boy with a cold on the weekend, and by Monday was coughing up a storm. We spent the day at home - mommy was starting to feel not so hot herself - but we did make it out for some trick-or-treating. We weren't going to miss out on ALL of the fun. Since then we've pretty much been in quarantine.
I guess it's that time of year again - cold season. It has me feeling nostalgic for the previous less infectious seasons of fall and summer. Winter is on the horizon. Snow is in the forecast. It would be easy to be glum. BUT, I have decided that, since it would serve little purpose to be gloomy about the colder weather, darker days and stuffy, coughy, watery-eyed weeks to come, I will instead look on the bright side.
There is plenty to enjoy about winter, if we choose to see it.
What I Love About Winter
Fires in fireplaces and in firepits by a frozen lake.
Skating on that frozen lake.
Pretty snow-capped trees.
Reflections of street lights on crisp white snow.
Hot cups of cocoa. Big wooly mitts.
Roasting marshmallows to distract ourselves from the chattering of our teeth.
Cozy hand-knit sweaters and hats. Pretty scarves.
Never having to decide what shoes to wear - it's boots season! Now, which boots to wear?
Christmas lights on houses and trees.
Pretty pine boughs and wreaths.
Heaps of fresh snow piled on shrubs and trees.
The dampening of sound.
The crunch of snow beneath our feet.
Snowshoes - what a fun way to travel!
Giggling children with rosy cheeks.
SNOWBALL FIGHTS!!!
Sharing a warm drink with friends.
Extra snuggly hugs.
Darkness warmed by yellow lights.
Hibernating family-style, with cozy blankets, sugary treats and a feel-good flick.
TOBOGGANING! Wheeee!
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Please share your pros with me - I can use all of the silver lining I can get as the winter months drag on.... and on..... and... sigh. I'd better read this list again.
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I'm linking up - ultra late - with Stasha of
NorthWest Mommy for
Monday Listicles (I think there are at least 10 things here), and with Rach of
Life Ever Since for Life's Lessons.
