Winter?

I'm the last person who should complain about our lack of winter in this state; I have zero tolerance for cold weather. But really, this is winter in Wisconsin? We've been here 11 years and this may be the most lame winter we've experienced. I'm great with this, the rest of the State...not so much. I can understand given the many wintertime hobbies and tourism, this State counts on traditional Wisconsin winters. For their sake I hope we get walloped with snow, for my sake I hope we stick with what has been status quo this year.

Capitalizing on the warm weather, we spent most of last Saturday moving firewood, rinding bikes, taking walks and playing on the swing set. It felt more like early spring than the middle of winter. We had a snowball fight with the two chunks of snow that had escaped the sun. Come to find out, Maggee likes to each the ice/snow balls, Jackson does too.

We continue to relish our outdoor family time as long as we can. I would be OK if winter reared it's ugly head now, we have been spoiled. That said, the snow had better be gone my May 1st...last year we were DUMPED on (~15") mid-April. Do we have a deal Mother Nature? : )

The rule: Don't eat yellow or brown snow...ever. Stellar parenting advice.