It is sunny today. If I stand at the sink in my kitchen, it is nice and warm. There is a reason I spend so much time in the kitchen. Baking in the winter has two benefits because I get the warmth of the oven, and the wonderful sun as I am cleaning up my dishes. But, I know the sun is not helping the temperature outside. I grew up in Manitoba. I know sunny days in January and February can mean frightfully frigid weather. Today is no exception.
The wind is blowing and the sun is shining. I would love to go outside for a walk with the kids, but it is cold out there. It is -20C, and the wind s making it feel colder. I know, people tell me if I dress properly it won't feel as cold, but my body does not agree. I have to be doing vigorous exercise for my body not to shut down blood flow to my extremities. Even then, it may take up to an hour of discomfort before I am warm. I am not willing to sacrifice an hour of pain to go for a walk. I am pretty sure my kids are happy to stay in pjs for the day.
So, I will gaze out my window at the glittering winter wonderland and think of the spring to come. My kids have been playing quite well today. We officially have a day home from school as it is a PD day. Not another day of cancelled buses. We'll all huddle under a warm comforter and watch the Backyardigans DVD. They've been bugging me all day to watch it.
Tomorrow's Groundhog Day. I hope the critter says Spring is just around the corner. Oh, but after our ski trip in a couple of weeks. I am wondering if this might become a Family Day tradition. We are going to Blue Mountain for the Family Day long weekend. For skiing, I will brave the cold.
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