A Christmas Miracle

“That sky sure is making some delicious snow!”  J, 10.

Yep. It’s snowing. It’s not just snowing, but there is snow on the ground- since yesterday.  {gasp!}

Indeed, my girls have decided the snow is a bona fide “Christmas miracle.” I might not go quite that far, but I have to say, this is the first time it has felt like Christmas to me in the 16 years we’ve lived here. This Michigan girl doesn’t think it feels like Christmas when you are out shopping in shorts. Sorry; that’s just the way I roll. 

Since our snow shovel finally died a few months ago, we’ve been going without. What do you need a snow shovel for in the desert? I learned early on that they are great for scooping leaves and other yard waste. Had I known I wouldn’t be able to easily replace it, I would have rationed the usage for essential times, like when it’s actually snowing. I’ve gone to a few stores and no one has any. We’ve learned that our metal feed shovel works pretty well (gee, I sound like a farmer, don’t I?  ) but it’s heavy.

While I didn’t find a new snow shovel, I did manage to find the little girls gloves that are lined. The thin, stretchy kind are easily found, but when they get wet (which happens quickly) their hands get cold. My kids have not ever had snow boots, and really, they are actually impossible to find unless you are looking at baby gear, which is completely illogical, imo.

Santa did manage to find the little girls rain boots, though. I suppose that’s better than the standard plastic bags we’ve used over their shoes. 

All my girls ♥♥♥ the snow.  My 10 year old completely shoveled the driveway today, and then she and the youngest (7) stayed outside and made snowmen.  Well, there was one snowman and some snow “reindeer” or goat looking thing.  I am surprised no one made a chicken, but I think they were running out of snow.  Maybe tomorrow. 

Today was a good day. My secret obsession was fed. Christmas shopping on my end is done; sugar cookies are finished. I have some wrapping to get to, and then, it’s pretty much time to kick back.

There is nothing better, in my opinion, than watching the snow fall while you are toasty in your sweats and slippers, and drinking hot cocoa.  (Unless maybe your chickens are inside with you.  )

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