After almost two years without snow, we finally got some mid-January. The kids, especially Lauren, were thrilled. School was closed for two days and our backyard was filled with neighborhood kids sledding. This was also Buddy’s first snow and he is a big fan.
On February 1 we got walloped with huge snow storm that lasted two days. And then a few days later we got another 3 inches. The girls had one official “snow day” from school, but since the whole virtual set up is in place, they moved to a virtual school schedule for the rest of the week. As I write this blog post in mid-February we’re expecting another 6 inches beginning tomorrow. I guess it makes up for the lack of snow last winter. And if we’re not going anywhere, I guess let it snow, let it snow, let it snow!
We’re not sure if Petunia has ever experienced snow before, but I can tell you she loves it! Even though she’s not built for cold weather, we had to drag her inside to warm her up.
It’s been well over a year since we’ve had any snow, so it was an exciting day when we got almost 6 inches! At this point we’re not going anywhere, so I say let it snow!
The kids are back to a hybrid school schedule, but because of the weather they were moved back to 100% virtual for three days, which allowed them lot of time to whine about school work while the snow fell outside. But we weren’t total grinches – we gave them lots of time to get out and sled. A lot of the neighborhood kids came by as well. It felt a little like the pre-COVID days with all of the kids playing in the back – with the exception of everyone wearing masks I guess.
We think this was also Petunia’s first snow. She certainly acted like it at least! She was running around like a mad dog – chasing after the kids down the hill. She didn’t seem bothered by the cold and didn’t want to come in.
This winter has been cold and snowy. We had our coldest day since we’ve lived in Philly, with a high of just 7! Sophie has done some good sledding, but Lauren definitely prefers being in the warm indoors (just like her mama…). Here they are all bundled up and ready to go outside.
We’ve already gotten three big snow storms so far this winter. Last week school was closed early because of the snow, so Amy and I got the girls together to go sledding down a hill close to our house. However, Sophie and Claire were more interested in making snow angels than sledding. They had a blast, despite the freezing temperatures (which they didn’t even seem to feel).
We got a foot of snow last night and since Sophie got a new snow suit for Christmas we decided to venutre out (well, venture outside the front door at least). While Dave shoveled the street, we did some exploring along the street.
