Snow Day!

We got some snow over the weekend and still have a good bit outside today. We took the kids out to play in it, they were so cold. After about 30 minutes they were ready to come in. I remember as a kid staying outside for hours on end. It seems the kids today are just not as interested as being outside as we were. I guess with all the social media devices, online games, access to any cartoon or movie you want to watch at the at the end of your fingertip makes being inside all the more appealing.

I remember sledding at our neighborhood school that had the biggest hills ever! It didn't matter if we could find something warm to wear or not, we were outside. We would wear socks for gloves, our dad's sweatshirts for extra warmth and mom would have hot chocolate waiting at the house when we came in. Such good memories.

It saddens me at times because I feel like our kids are missing out on so many things that we did when we were growing up. I try to incorporate all the things that we did into their life that way they can experience some of those things even when they don't really want to. Of course afterwards they most always admit they had fun.

What are some of your "Snow Day" memories?


Remember Moon Boots? Everyone I knew had a pair of these. They were really cool.

The 80s had the brightest colors. You stood out for sure wearing them.

Mom always made sure we were warm enough. No matter how uncomfortable we were or how ridiculous we looked!

Fashion wasn't really important when you went out to play in the snow. All that mattered is that you were warm enough to hang out with your friends and have a good time!