Snowy Monday!

We had a very snowy start to February today! Most of the heavy snow happened overnight so there was already probably 6 inches out when we got up. When Scott went to work a couple hours later, we had 8. By the time we went out to play after lunch we had 10!

Although we were disappointed to have to cancel yet another playdate, it was fun to have another snow day at home. We hung out inside in the morning since Dane took his nap early and I wasn't sure if he would take a normal length nap or if it would be short since it started earlier than usual. Gavin played on his own some, helped me do some clean up and organizing in Scott's shack, and helped get some toys picked up so I could vacuum the house. By the time Dane woke up we were just about done, so we quickly finished and then I got lunch made.

After lunch was cleaned up we start the (painful) process of getting everyone ready to go outside. It is amazing how hard and how long it can sometimes take. Even though they say they want to go outside, I often wonder if they really do because at least one (if not both) is uncooperative and adds 5-10 minutes to the already 20 minimum it takes to get 3 people ready for snow play. Even though Gavin can mostly dress himself, it still takes what feels like forever.

Once we finally made it outside, I wondered why we bothered because there was so much whining and complaining happening. Despite the complaining, neither one actually wanted to go inside. I know that with that much snow on the ground it is harder to navigate. Dane really struggles (and given the snow is cureently up to his bum, it isn't hard to figure out why) but Gavin usually is able to do fine. He was apparently having a lot of trouble because it was up past his knees. I guess that makes it less fun. Who knew.

We spent about an hour outside before I was ready to call it quits. Gavin was OK with that because he was ready for some hot chocolate. Dane, on the other hand, was no where near ready to comply even though he said he was. Go figure.

Gavin was lucky enough to go out for another almost hour after dinner with Scott so he could clear the driveway. Dane is bummed he gets left inside but Scott can't safely watch both of them and run the snow blower. Maybe next year that will change. I do enjoy having a bit of just me and Dane time though!

All in all, a fun and even productive day! We are all looking forward to going back out to play tomorrow, especially since the driveway is now clear and Scott always pushes back into the grass to give Dane more area to easily play and to have a place for snow if we get any more or have a huge snowfall. Yay for snow!