Snow, snow, snow, snow, snow!

Snow has FINALLY hit Ohio with a bang this January. It seems that God is making up time for the lack of Chrstimas whiteness with the recent days of unending snowfall.

Since we live just south of the aptly named Ohio "snowbelt" we haven't been getting unusually large amounts of snow. Instead we have just enough to be pretty, playable and enjoyable.

I seriously hate getting the kids prepared for snow-play. It feels like I'm suiting them up for battle. The first time Matt witnessed the "dressing for snow" ritual he laughed at my over-preparedness. But as this Wisconsin girl knows, if a child's skins gets wet/cold snow playtime is immediately over. So, I bundle each kiddos in two pairs of pants, two shirts, two pairs of socks, and then layer the outerwear on top and seal any remaining gaps with scarves. There's nothing more miserable then snow dripping into a boot or sleeve.

If you're envisioning the bundling-up scene from "A Christmas Story" then you know what I'm talking about. :)

Playing in the snow is not only invigorating, it's followed by yummy cups of hot cocoa and GUARANTEED naps for the children. That in itself is more than enough motivation for me to endure the snow-bundling ordeal.

And in my opinion there is almost nothing cuter than a little kiddo all bundled up toddling around in the snow.

Hope you too have some winter white goodness to play in! What are your favorite snowy activities?