the makings of a delightful snow day, part 1

1. Make Star Wars pancakes for breakfast.  (or at least attempt them, even if it takes 3 tries to finally get some that even sort-of resemble Darth Vader & Yoda, let the boys eat those first, and make the rest of the pancakes just plain boring circles)

2. Enjoy lots of fun activities like play-doh mixing & watercolor painting. (try to choose activities that are not 'everyday' activities.  choose the ones that are normally too messy or too time-consuming.  those are the most fun for snow days.)

 

     

3. Get plenty of rest. (do this whenever needed throughout the day.  this step is very important, do not skip it.)

4. Smile for mom's camera so she'll get it out of your face. (be warned, this may or may not work.  super cute smiles may result in more camera-time.)

5.  Of course, play in the snow! (this activity has an often frustrating prep/clean-up to playtime ratio, so be prepared for that.  wear as many layers as you can stand.  make sure the 2-year-old's boots can stay on his feet before you send him tromping through snow up to his chest.  he will not like it if the boot comes off his foot in the snow....)

6. Look for many cute photo opportunities in the snow. (take over 50 pictures and get mad at yourself when uploading them to the computer.  then decide it was all worth it when you get a photo like this one! look at those eyes!!)

7. Be sure to participate in all classic snow activities.  (including snowball fight, snow angels and eating snow)

8.  Drink hot chocolate. (with marshmallows, of course.)

9.  Enjoy lots of snuggle time.  (be sure to take every possible opportunity to kiss on squishy baby cheeks!)

10.  Praise God for his beautiful Creation!  Thank Him for food and a warm home in this storm, and for being our Shelter through any storm.

"He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty." Psalm 91:1

"Praise the Lord from the earth, you great sea creatures and all ocean depths, lightning and hail, snow and clouds, stormy winds that do his bidding, you mountains and all hills, fruit tress and all cedars, wild animals and all cattle, small creatures and flying birds, kings of the earth and all nations, you princes and all rulers on earth, young men and maidens, old men and children.  Let them praise the name of the Lord, for his name alone is exalted; his splendor is above the earth and the heavens." Psalm 148:7-13