Snow day means snow play!

This morning it began snowing heavily right around the time that the working world makes its morning commute. This is nothing unusual these days -- it seems to constantly be snowing at rush hour this winter. Fortunately, David didn't have to brave the roads as he had the day off. Unfortunately, our many plans for his day off (oil changes, quotes for a new furnace, you know, fun stuff!) were canceled due to the inclement weather. We made ourselves a big pot of oatmeal, played some board games and took the opportunity to enjoy some rare family time. Around 11am, we received a recorded phone call from Cameron's school alerting us that afternoon preschool was canceled. The call gave me a good laugh as the principal's recorded voice stated, "At this time, the bus riders are expected to leave the school at 2pm. If conditions continue to worsen, this time may change. If you are a parent of a bus rider, please be aware that we will board your child on the bus regardless of what time the buses arrive. Hopefully, you will be home when they get there." Is it just me or does it seem a bit inadequate to "hope" that someone will be home when a 5-year-old gets off the bus in a snow storm?

In the afternoon, Cameron and David braved the cold to build a snow fort. Since I am no fool, I stayed in the warm house. Cameron and David appeared to be having a grand time, filling their containers with snow and depositing the packed snow in neat rows.

Having been warned by me several times not to pick up snow and eat it, Cameron cleverly found a way to get his fill of the cold stuff without breaking any rules. Yep, here he is, licking the snow. Technically, he is not picking up any snow!The boys came in frozen and noisily demanding hot cocoa with marshmallows. Ahhh, the small pleasures of winter! I've had enough with winter pleasures, though -- bring on the spring!