I just came across these pictures of the kids on my in-laws’ swing set last fall. Oh how they makes me yearn for warmer temperatures! Spring can’t come fast enough! But since I’m constantly reminding the kids that the Lord values contentment, I’m trying to remind myself that there are plenty of good things about parenting in the New England winter, like:
- I now have lots of practice creating the perfect cup of hot cocoa
- I spend much more time cuddling the kids and reading books, since outside play is not an option
- Staying indoors has forced me to be more creative with crafts and cooking, since I don’t want to brave the winter temperatures to run to the store
- It’s so fun to snuggle a kid in fleece footie pajamas
- We have lots of dance parties with fun music so the kids can get their wiggles out
- We all get excited when the girls have a snow day, because then I get to enjoy all the kids at home – the boys are thrilled, and the girls are a big help with their brothers
Okay, I know there’s more, but I’m too cold to come up with them! I’ll keep brainstorming!
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