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I used to hate the snow.
Back when I had to drive to a rural community for work, I despised it when there was some snow and ice, but not enough to close school. I am a huge scaredy cat when it comes to questionable driving conditions.
So I hated the snow.
(But of course, I loved full-blown snow days – I WAS a teacher and that meant no school!)
Then I stayed home with the boys.
Last January, we had many snow days in a row. Now, I only partially despised the snow because the hubby had to drive in it, but much better him than me.
I read Facebook and Twitter status after status like this from moms during those few days…
“These children are driving me nuts!”
“Why couldn’t I be at work today instead?!”
“Get the plows out so we can send these children back to school already!”
“We need to get out of this house!!!”
And I was sad.
Not judgmental, because I have totally been there.
Just sad.
Because that string of snow days was one of the biggest blessings of the year for me.
Those snow days were responsible for FORCING me to slow down and CHOOSE to find joy and beauty in my time at home.
And from those days forward, my desire to be home grew and grew.
And the blessings of being home multiplied.
That was a year ago.
The snow started falling yesterday again.
I love the snow.
Off to enjoy a day at home…
And enjoy my many other blessings as well…
101. Caffeine.
102. Memorizing Scripture with the boys.
103. Wonderful women to work with on MOPS leadership.
104. The excitement of planning an upcoming event.
105. Christmas card in the mail from a sweet fellow blogger.
106. A weekend of freezer cooking and baking.
107. PACKERS WIN!!!
108. An unexpected nap in the middle of the week.
109. A hubby who shovels before he goes to work.
110. A fresh start to a new week.
111. HGTV.
112. Laughing so hard I can’t breathe with the hubby.
113. Digital pictures – no more film!
114. “And if our God is for us, then who can ever stop us!”
115. A new square coffee mug.
116. Travel coffee mugs.
117. Bread machine.
118. Crock pot.
119. A still-sleeping 4 year old.
120. “Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” Philippians 4:6-7 (Our Seeds Family Worship verse of the week!)
Do you have a snow day today too? How do you spend those days “stuck” at home?
I'm Erin, a wife, boy mom x 3, writer, and runner in Nebraska! I'm excited to share all my favorites relating to faith, family, fashion, and fitness in this space! Enjoy! 
Hey sweet friend. I love your list and especially love the caffeine and HGTV 🙂
Hope your Monday (and snow day) is blessed!
Meghan
Hope your week is blessed Meghan!
I used to hate the snow too! But we’re moving to Africa… and so I am savoring every snowflake this year.
And a new mug- what joy- mine broke last week. Need to replace it.
remember to breathe this week!
Africa?! Holy cow! Enjoy that snow while you can girl!
YES!!!! I agree! We played outside in the last snow, and I was SO sore the next day!!!! HA! Some of it was from laughing so hard, and some of it was because I was sledding like a 5 year old 😉 but it was a sweet, sweet day and a treasured memory.
LOVE your list! I can relate to so many of your items (caffeine? YES, nap? LOVE, yes, we have much in common)
Hugs!
Melanie
The best kind of sore I bet! Thanks for coming by Melanie! Hugs back to you!
We do not get Snow days, but I love us all together, in our PJ’s till (1:00 PM) loving and learning together!
Great list Erin!
Amen Stacey! Don’t need to snow to enjoy that family time!
OH we love a good snow day at our house! Everyone is REQUIRED to have fun, by golly!
Love your thankful heart – just came home from a powerful MOPS meeting and also feel blessed to work with the women I do on our steering team. It is a beautiful ministry doing powerful things for God.
Enjoy your Snow Day!
I love hearing that Natalie! MOPS truly is a beautiful ministry – I agree! By golly – hee hee 🙂
I will have to add HGTV to my list! I am thankful for it too! 🙂
Such fun and inspiring shows – a little addictive 🙂
We did have snow, and it was so pretty…until my Kiddo got out there and did his damage. But he had a blast, so who am I to be upset that the blank canvas of white is gone? He built two snowmen, one of him and one of his dad, and it cracked me up! I hate being cold, so I didn’t stay out there with him long, but we did get in several snowball shots at each other. : )
How fun! Our snow was not good snowman or snowball snow – too dry! But still gorgeous and fun to play in!
I looove HGTV too and my crockpot and I are like this 😉 Have a great week, Erin!
You too, Melissa!