Winter musings

Well, winter is officially here. We had our first real snow a few days ago. And after living here for over a year now, I still like winter...it's charm hasn't worn off yet. Maybe living in the desert for 7 years has given me a greater appreciation for the uniqueness of each season, I don't know. Granted there are plenty of inconveniences and hassles that go hand-in-hand with winter...it took me a half hour just to get out of the house the morning after it snowed...had to warm up the car, brush off the snow, scrape the windshield and bundle up the kids and myself. Can be quite an ordeal to get somewhere! All that said though, I am a sucker for all the lovely aspects as well. Burning logs in the fireplace, cozy scarves, fuzzy slippers, candles, watching the snow fall...but most of all I love the dampening effect that the snow has outside. Everything seems so quiet and serene-- all is peaceful. Now I'm sure come February I'll be anticipating spring, but in the meantime I'm enjoying it. :)