Snow

We’re been experiencing a major snow fall here in Vancouver over the last 48 hours.  We have an accumulation of about 4 inches which is enough to slide down a hill in a sleigh.  Looking out our window we can see a growing crowd of kids playing on the hill near our house.  It’s the same hill our own kids played on when they were little. 

Both my husband and I grew up in places where winter meant lots of snow and cold weather.  It went on for months.  Our playground was any open area where you could build a fort or a snow man, make an angel in the snow, throw snow balls or slide down a hill.  We didn’t need anyone to tell us what to do; we just used our imagination as soon as we got outside.  We would be occupied for hours and only come in when we felt our cheeks or toes starting to freeze. 

A strange thing just happened.  Since starting this post two days ago, the snow has almost completely melted.  We’ve experience what they’re calling a “Pineapple Express”.  The weather has turned very mild.  It’s a reminder to savour all the magical moments in life!