Let it Snow!

I’ve lived in Edmonton for way too long. Every year, without fail, it snows on Halloween.

This year, was no exception. It snowed on Halloween. It also snowed the day after aannndddd the day after that. We went from zero snow on Halloween day to well over 3″ of snow by Nov 2. Now I’m not one who enjoys Winter. In fact, I’d even go so far as to say I hate Winter. I hate the cold more specifically. I’m cold to start with, and Winter just makes it 10x worse.

But.

The snow has turned our northern city into a beautiful work of art. The way it sits on the trees, the pristine, crisp, clean look of it on rooves & fences. It can be a very stunning landscape. Its breathtaking to look it from my kitchen window with a cup of apple cinnamon tea in my hand.

Now my children have already asked to participate in Winter activities. Things like sledding, skating and building a snowman. These are not my idea of a fun evening. Yet, the joy that they get from rolling up snow into a head or body makes the freezing cold worth it. We just make sure to layer up and have some hot chocolate when we come inside with frozen fingers & frozen toes.

These are memories that we create for our kids. For our families. The things they will grow up and reflect back on with excitement & fondness. The memories that they will want to recreate with their own children one day. Sometimes, the things we don’t like ourselves, are the things that our children take incredible delight in! And sometimes, its worth it for them. To learn to be adaptable and to give our children the gift of love, sacrifice & memories that are irreplaceable! Even if it is -20C outside.

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