Snow forts

Snow is wonderful. It's whiteness covers all the brown left after the colors of summer and fall fade away. It makes everything brighter. It sparkles in the sun and night is not as dark with the light reflecting off the snow. Sure, snow has to be shoveled and scrapped off of cars. But that just means there are piles to clamber up and slide down. It slows down traffic but everyone must admit, that making some donuts is a lot of fun. And because the stuff is slick, skiing and sledding are possible with all the risk, speed and adventure one can handle.

Yesterday, it snowed all day. Judging by how little traffic was on the streets, most people stayed inside. Considering that there was no wind and the temperatures were right around 30, it seemed a waste to spend the day indoors. Instead I joined a family and spent much of the afternoon outdoors. The kids and I attempted to make a snowman but ended up with only one giant ball that was dubbed the monster. I pulled down a branch laden with snow and let it go and was delighted to see large amounts of snow fall off the branches on the other side of the tree right on top of the kids. Eventually we set to work making two forts in the front yard. I wish I had some pictures of our masterpieces. We worked on them for so long that I was concerned there would be no soft snow left to make snowballs with once the battle began. I needn't have worried. Together with some neighbor kids, we had an all out war which ended with the boys' fort being pretty much demolished. Ours may not have been as high, but it was stronger. I came home tired but also refreshed and ready to face the last week of the semester.