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It's Snowing!!

We had about seven inches fall today. It looks so beautiful outside. Everything all covered in white - looks so clean and heavenly. This world is a truly beautiful place. We are so blessed to live in an area where we get to experience all four seasons.

The kids all bundled up this afternoon after learning a lesson on procrastination. I had told them all morning that it was going to snow, and before they could go out they had to finish thier chores, and at least get their math done. It was a little later in the day, as we had been out late looking at Christmas lights the night before so everyone slept a little later, and we had run some errands in the morning. However, they just kind of kept wandering about, not really putting forth much effort. Thier reasoning was: It hadn't started to even snow yet, and when it did, it would take a few hours to even have enough to enjoy - so they were waiting. All of a sudden, as if on cue when they said that - it starts snowing, and within a few minutes the ground starts getting covered. The kids pick it up a notch. Within a half hour, there is an inch. The kids start running around.

All of a sudden, there is an organized effort. One is in the kitchen cooking the frozen pizza we had bought that morning, while the other one is tutoring the littles in thier math. Then, after lunch, some are cleaning up while others are gathering mittens, boots, and coats for the younger ones. Within an hour, the downstairs has been tidied, lunch has been made, eaten, and cleaned up, and math has been done. A few more minutes and all except the baby are outside playing in the snow. It is always amazing what they can pull off with the proper motivation!!!!

Snow!

10:59, Thursday, December 13, 2007 .. Posted by mamaof2andtwins

We received about 5 inches of snow today. It is so pretty. We also live in a place that has 4 distinct seasons. I love each one in its own way. It is amazing what children can do with a little motivation. I hope they enjoyed their time in the snow.
Blessings,
Jennie