Out in the Snow

On top of all the ice we got on Tuesday, we woke up Friday morning to lots of snow . . . and it kept on snowing! We got about 6 inches according to the weatherman, and we all had the day off to play. Lincoln and Mommy had done just about everything we could think of in the house for the last three days, so Daddy volunteered to take us to the mall! Most of the stores were closed (I guess their employees couldn't make it in), but Chick fil A was open so Linc was happy. We had lunch and got to play in the mall play area. What's the big deal about that, you ask? Daddy's not a fan of the play area because of all the other kids and their germs, but we were the only ones at the mall - no germs!!!

Linc went for the slide with a little trepidation at first.He figured out quickly that it would be more fun on his belly!

After a nice long nap (thank you!), we all headed out to play in the snow. Daddy was in charge of cleaning off the sidewalk and did a marvelous job. Mommy carried hot water from the kitchen to melt the ice while Daddy scraped it away.

It wasn't long before Linc wanted in on the action. He kept asking to help Daddy with the mop, so he went and got his own mop (the Swiffer one!) to help. Whatever!! You can't tell in the picture, but I put ziploc baggies held by rubber bands over his shoes. I didn't want his feet to get wet. I guess we need to get a pair of rain boots for any additional snow and the eventual puddle hopping this spring!

Of course we needed a snowman, so Mommy and Linc took care of that. I'm not the best snowman maker, but Lincoln was impressed. He said it looked like the one on Mickey Mouse Clubhouse. Success!

Before I could add any more decoration or accessories, he melted! It really warmed up when the sun came out, and we're all glad.

It has been a fun but exhausting week filled with ice, snow and lots of playing. I know Lincoln missed his school friends and will be happy to get back to them on Monday. He kept me entertained and constantly said funny things to make me laugh. Beau is growing right along in there, and I'm definitely ready for him to arrive. It's been very difficult maneuvering in this weather at this stage. It's also harder to get up and down to play with a toddler at this stage. I get severe backaches at the end of the day, but it's been worth it.