Let it Snow...and watch the calendar clear!

The timing could not be more perfect. The Seattle area had a winter storm this week. Just the mere threat of snow on Wednesday had all schools canceled. I LOVE when school is canceled, at least as much as the kids. The snow actually arrived Wednesday night and we awoke to several inches on the ground on Thursday. Out came the ski clothes, mittens and sleds. Up went the volume on the Christmas tunes. Then school was canceled the rest of the week. Everything from Nina's school sing-a-long to church events to holiday parties have been postponed. Honestly, if this happened every year, it would be the best Christmas present I could receive.

Being snowed in this week is just what I needed but didn't realize. We all slowed way down. There is still time for a few last minute errands before Christmas (and I need it), but we have enjoyed a bit of the magic of the season this week and a calm that is quite elusive this time of year.

I even felt the baby move. This is a good thing as my ultrasound is one of the unfortunate events we couldn't travel to.

Friday afternoon I was able to drive into town to find Sela some new snow pants, and it was mayhem at all the stores. I picked up my one item and headed back home. I'm going to pretend we're still snowed in for a couple more days :) With the temperatures so low and more snow in the forecast, we are certainly going to have a very white Christmas this year.