Snow Days!

There are some things I don't have much of a problem considering the joy in.  Snow days are one of those things.
 
Today was a snow day for the majority of the state of Missouri.  I have never seen so many closings of malls, interstates, restaurants, etc.  It's been crazy.  I spent the day doing laundry, ironing, changing the sheets on my bed, and cooking.  As I was catching up on these things, I couldn't help but reminisce...

Snow days as a kid were fantastic.  Back in those dark ages, we didn't have the fancy text/phone/email messages to alert families when schools were closed.  We had to watch for it on tv.  I was lucky...my Aunt Linda worked for the school district and as soon as she got the call, she made sure we knew about it too.

The best snow days are those that are called the night before.  First of all, I wouldn't have to finish my homework that night.  I would wait until after Dad finished watching the 10:00 news, and then I'd put on a movie and stay up.  The next morning, even thought I could sleep in, I was up early, excited that the day was mine!  I would sled, have hot chocolate, and my mom and I would always bake cookies.  We'd have grilled cheese and tomato soup for lunch while watching Andy Griffith re-runs on tv.  Then I'd watch another movie, pop popcorn, and wait for dad to come home.  Those were the days...

In high school, my favorite snow days were the days school was cancelled due to wind chill.  If the roads weren't bad, my friends and I would make plans to meet at the mall or go to the movies.

I don't think I've ever enjoyed snow days as much as when I became a teacher.  A paid day off??  Really?  Sign me up!  Before I had my human alarm clock (A.K.A William), I would sleep in, eat junk for breakfast, watch tv, and stay in my pj's all day.  Sometimes Daniel would get to stay home with me too.  The day off together was always a nice treat.  

With my fond memories of snow days, I hope that I can make our unexpected days at home fond memories for my family.  We're starting our own traditions and still keeping some of the old (we've already made cookies today!).  

Even as an adult, there is just something about a snow day.  Though my day was spent doing chores, it was a nice day at home.  Had I been thinking in the rush before the storm, I would have made sure I had the ingredients for snow ice cream.  Maybe next time.  We're supposed to get more snow this weekend!