As I write this, my children are nestled all snug in their beds, while visions of snowfall dance in their heads. Yep, they’re counting on at least a 2-hour delay for tomorrow, if not an entire day off. Levi came home telling us that all the science teachers at the high school are predicting multiple days out of school this week with the impending snow/ice storm. I just checked, and there’s nothing falling from the sky yet…I hope they’re right, or we’re going to have some cranky kids in the morning.
Tonight we took a poll at the dinner table, asking everyone to write down at least one game that we could play as a family. Kim had board games in mind, so naturally I suggested Freeze Tag and Sardines (a youth group favorite–hide and seek in reverse). I wasn’t serious, and planned to go along with whatever the fam decided on. Of course, the idea of running around outside in the dark, sliding along the snow-covered tundra–that’s what got the most votes. So we donned the appropriate snow gear and trudged out into the night.
We simplified things, choosing to go with a basic Hide&Seek game. Everyone had a turn being it, and it was a blast! After the first round, Annabelle finally understood what we were talking about. Levi was great with her, allowing her to tag along with him for most of the night. Lilly and Kim share the “least-competitive” gene, and didn’t really care about winning, reaching base safely, or tagging anyone when they were it. But it was absolutely fun! It didn’t take too long before everyone was in the swing of things, we were all breathing heavily, and all the good hiding places were discovered. We’re going to add this to our rotation of family fun nights.
Kim scooped up a couple of pitchers of snow to make (what else?) snowcones for the kids after we finished. I love being married to a wonderfully creative woman! But the young’ns all stayed outside to try a little sledding, and when they came in, they were ready for some hot chocolate. The snowcones will wait for another day.
How do you spend your snow days (and nights?) What is your favorite family memory of snow days? I think we’re making some great memories with our kids…
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