I realized today that I am in a most fortunate position when I am outside on a winter’s day.  For many years, I worked a job that required that I show up, regardless of what the weather was outside.  This meant sliding down slick roads and scraping and shoveling and watching the weather report at night to see if I would have problems the next day.  All this was enough to make me dread winter and the nasty white stuff that came with it.  It was only when I began to stay home with the boys that I was able to begin to appreciate winter.  Because I don’t have the stress of HAVING to be out in it, I find that I often CHOOSE to be out in it.  Today, we’ve had a weird mix of rain and sleet.  Enough to make driving a bit scary, but perfect for a walk.  The ice may have taken down a branch or two, but it also turned the trees into shimmering decorations that swayed beautifully in the brisk air.  I can’t imagine living in a climate that doesn’t experience all four seasons in all their glory.  Each has their own special moment that I look forward to.  Today was winter’s.

~Kelly