School's closed! The snow fell, the ice froze, the furnace broke, everyone's sick with the flu. Everyone gets a day off. What's more fun than a snow day? It's better than a holiday because you didn't plan for it. It's a gift that falls from the sky.
The question, of course, once parents have dealt with all the problems caused by a snow day (unless you're home schooled), is what shall we do today? After the excitement of getting up and finding there's no school, everyone usually settles into a favorite activity for all of 10 or 15 minutes, then boredom sets in.
After sever snow days in a row, followed by this week's ice days, I'm thinking there must be some moms and dads who are challenged by the situation, especially since the weather has been too bad for the kids to play outdoors very much. You can only bake so many cookies and paint just so many paper plates. What do you do on snow days?
For readers, there's no question. Dig into the pile of books, lay on the couch and read until meal time, eat, then read some more. Other kids may suffer from the forced idleness, especially those who thrive on group companionship. Sorry. They will all have to be comforted by the promise that the snow will be cleared, the ice will melt, the furnace will be fixed. Life will return to normal soon.
The question, of course, once parents have dealt with all the problems caused by a snow day (unless you're home schooled), is what shall we do today? After the excitement of getting up and finding there's no school, everyone usually settles into a favorite activity for all of 10 or 15 minutes, then boredom sets in.
After sever snow days in a row, followed by this week's ice days, I'm thinking there must be some moms and dads who are challenged by the situation, especially since the weather has been too bad for the kids to play outdoors very much. You can only bake so many cookies and paint just so many paper plates. What do you do on snow days?
For readers, there's no question. Dig into the pile of books, lay on the couch and read until meal time, eat, then read some more. Other kids may suffer from the forced idleness, especially those who thrive on group companionship. Sorry. They will all have to be comforted by the promise that the snow will be cleared, the ice will melt, the furnace will be fixed. Life will return to normal soon.
Comments
Nancy Moelker
I should have known, since I’ve known you all your life, that even in retirement you would be writing. I think it must be as much a part of you as your nose! I’ve always admired you so much for your intelligence, your commitment to your marriage, your kids, your job. I’ve watched you go thru so many adverse situations with so much grace it’s amazing. You are so talented: musically, artistically, as a teacher, as a writer; you name it. But most people only see an unimposing woman who is kind to everyone, along with your husband.
I’m so glad you can now be retired, which if I know that will mean you will only write one column for someone and only read one book a day. I’m hoping whatever helps you relax, rest and just have fun will find its way into your normal busy life. Love you little sis!!
Pat Duimstra