The Snowy Day

"He picked up a handful of snow and another and still another. He packed it round and firm and put the snowball in his pocket for tomorrow. Then he went into his warm house." ~~Ezra Jack Keats

This is just one of my most favorite children's stories ever. As a child I enjoyed the illustrations just as much as the actual story. And it just so happened that we woke up to a very snowy day today! I had no idea it snowed until mom called and asked. I went to the window to look and there was the most beautiful, powdery white snow resting on the ground. It was untouched and absolutely splendid! I made the announcement of snow to the rest of the family and they jumped out of bed to see the sight. What was even better than the gorgeous snow was the cancellation of ballet class and school. We had no where to go, and that was a good thing! The kids and I bundled up as warmly as possible and walked right off our back porch into to the white silence. The snow was past my ankles. The first thing Jordan did was lay down and make a snow angel. The first thing Jaron did was knock the pretty snow off of the bushes. We tried to make a snow man, but the snow was way too soft. So Jordan decided to just draw a snow man face. As you can see, she couldn't resist the carrot nose!!!! After a while Jaron decided it was time to bring out the superheros. Since the snow was sticking to his gloves, he became Sandman and walked around punching me with his cold fists. Jordan wanted me to help her make snow cones, but I was having fun sliding down the slope on a tupperware lid!! They caught on, and took turns sliding until we were completely pooped and frozen to the bone. We went in and finished our snowy adventure with toast and hot chocolate.


By the way, what is your favorite children's book???????