Snow Day!

I LOVE the snow! I love that Seattle doesn't get a lot of it because it is such a big deal when it comes!  I love that the city shuts down. I think it should be that way.  Everyone works so hard and I think people need an excuse now and then to stay home and enjoy their family.  Today was one of those days!  When I rolled over in bed, I saw 8:00am on the alarm clock and still felt the warmth of Chris next to me. I could look out my bedroom window and see the bright sun reflecting off the white winter-scape in the background.  Beautiful.  I could have stayed there all day snuggled under my warm down comforter.  Days like this just make me smile ear to ear.  They feel like a holiday. I even excused myself from my workout today and enjoyed a piece of a skillet cookie, very uncharacteristic of a normal week day! I also indulged with a little coffee and skipped my usual green tea.  A day like this calls for treats!  Chris and I bundled up ourselves and Reese and took the pups out on a walk.  It amazes me how they even know the sanctity of a snow day.  They looked like deer as they frolicked in the white powder.  I had Chris bring down my Christmas tub and we played Christmas music and hung up our decorations.  As I put items out I reflected on how quickly this year has gone. I remember packing Christmas decorations up last year. 6 months pregnant and thinking how different my life would be in one year.  Different is right!  But so wonderful and so sweet! I just can't believe how it has gone in a blink.  One year ago on the 16th we found out we would be having a little girl.  One year ago! How has it been that long. How is my little girl going to be 8 months old tomorrow?  As I put the decorations out I couldn't help but think how different next year will be.  I will have a crazy toddler running around! Life is so tumultuous!  It just doesn't stay the same!  It is fun to have days like this which allow you to sit back and reflect on what you have and what you are thankful for.  Very fitting since Thanksgiving is this week.  I have so much to be thankful for! I have the best family anyone could ask for, I have amazing friends, we have a roof over our head, and food in my belly and am happy. Life is good!