Snow Ready

My house may be under decorated compared to previous years but it is beginning to feel a lot like Christmas outside. For the first time in more than a decade, it looks like we might have a White Christmas. The boys, especially Timmy, is overjoyed with the prospect of sledding with his cousins on Christmas. In his eyes, it would make the day absolutely perfect.

Because snow is on the way later this week, the boys spent yesterday outside working on the leaves. Since it is Restitution Week, the final opportunity to make amends with Santa for all naughty transgressions throughout the year, I did not have to field complaints or procrastination. Talk about a nice change.

Timmy must be especially worried about his place on Santa's list because he raked like a man on a mission. Although the work was both dirty and tiring, it was nice being outside with everybody. Even Friend got into the action, happily chasing every stick we through out of the yard and into the woods. It took two hours and the yard is now ready for winter and for snow. 

Now we just wait for the flakes to start falling.