Snow days in South Carolina really feel somewhat like borrowed magic. They’re uncommon sufficient that after they occur, all the pieces slows down in a manner that feels each thrilling and deeply welcome.
The youngsters knew there was an opportunity for snow, so naturally we went all in on the superstitions the night time earlier than: white crayons on the windowsills, ice cubes within the bogs, working laps across the kitchen island asking for snow, and sleeping in pajamas turned inside out. The place did these superstitions come from? I actually do not know—however one way or the other, through the years, they’ve grow to be the regulation in our house.
This one arrived gently (and on a Saturday, no much less), with snow falling steadily all morning—thick, quiet flakes that softened all the pieces they touched. The timing couldn’t have been higher. As we sipped espresso and cooked breakfast, the snowfall actually picked up. Watching the women wander into the kitchen with messy bedhead was such a candy second—Okay bursting with pure, childlike pleasure, and H delivering a deeply completely satisfied however nonetheless sleepy teenage, “It’s snowing!” announcement.
Okay wasted no time throwing on just a few layers and mixing up a bubble concoction, decided to create a “frozen bubble.” It didn’t precisely work, however attempting was half the enjoyable and stored her fortunately occupied till the bacon and egg biscuits have been prepared.
Devour we did—then instantly suited up and headed out into the wintery wonderland. The snow didn’t let up, and neither did we. Snowball fights, checking on the chickens (who have been completely not followers of the white stuff), and assembly up with neighbor associates on the sledding hill stuffed our morning and spilled nicely into the afternoon.
We lastly got here inside mid-afternoon to heat up and collapsed onto the sofa for a film break. Frozen 2 was the women’ choose—very on theme. I could or might not have dozed off throughout it, however it was cozy all the identical.
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After waking up, I started working on a pot of cabbage roll soup, which solely added to the comfortable environment. As soon as we have been warmed and refueled, we headed again out—this time to our neighborhood pavilion for spherical two of sledding. Even with a wood-burning fireplace going, the chilly settled in rapidly because the solar dipped low within the sky.
We tapped out within the early night and invited some associates again to our home as a substitute. Sitting by the indoor fireplace felt far more interesting. The youngsters watched a film, the adults chatted, and the night handed rapidly in that simple, content material manner that solely occurs on days like this.
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By Sunday, the solar was out, however temperatures stayed chilly sufficient for an additional full day of snow enjoyable. We made what could be the world’s tiniest snowman, squeezed in additional sledding, and watched because the roads slowly melted and dried.
All in all, it was essentially the most excellent snow day. We ended up with about three to 5 inches of lovely, gentle powder. It landed on a weekend and was passed by Monday morning. I’m undecided how the South managed to order that up so completely, however after just a few winters of nothing greater than flurries, we’re extremely grateful we received to soak all of it in.
See our day in video type right here!
Have you ever had any snow the place you reside this winter, or are you continue to ready in your flip?
