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(Please note, Dear Reader: If you want to continue believing this is Wordless Wednesday, please stop here. Do not attempt to scan below the photo. There are more words there.)
I couldn’t just leave you hanging with no explanation, Dear Reader, so please let me tell you the story behind it.
I’m not a huge fan of playing outside. I dislike being cold, and I hate being cold and wet. Naturally, my child loves being outside and playing in the snow, sleet, rain, and assorted goo. That would only make sense, right?
I showed her the snow on the car when I picked her up from school. We touched it, and I described it for her. The whole way home, she cheeped from the back seat, “snow! snow!”
I adore hearing that little voice. I could write a whole dissertation about that little voice, but I’ll spare you.
When we got home, I stuffed her into her L.L.Bean (by way of the consignment store) snowsuit for the first time ever, and headed outside.
For the first twenty minutes, she wouldn’t even allow me to stand her in the snow. I carried her around the yard, looking at the snow in the trees and the snow in the grass and the snow falling from the sky. It was a good time.
But then, I had an epiphany. I made footprints in the snow across our driveway, and I pointed them out to Grace.
It worked!
Grace was inspired to make her own footprints in the snow on the driveway and that required her actually walking in the snow. The floodgates were open. By the time Joe got home, Grace was running around everywhere and playing in the snow.
Being a mom is all about finding what works for you, right? Giving Grace a sense of accomplishment helped her to get over her fear, and that works for me.
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Beautiful photos!
Beautiful photos!
I’m glad she got over her fear and decided to get down and play. It looks like she had a great time. I love the pictures!
I’m not a big fan of snow either… it’s fun for about a minute, then it’s just cold, wet, and nasty!
I’m glad she got over her fear and decided to get down and play. It looks like she had a great time. I love the pictures!I’m not a big fan of snow either… it’s fun for about a minute, then it’s just cold, wet, and nasty!
Beautiful photos! All kids luv the snow, and while I don’t quite enjoy being out in the cold, we always had fun. Now I get to do it all over again with the grandkiddos!
Beautiful photos! All kids luv the snow, and while I don’t quite enjoy being out in the cold, we always had fun. Now I get to do it all over again with the grandkiddos!
Looks like she had a blast- what a cutie! =)
Happy WW!
Looks like she had a blast- what a cutie! =)Happy WW!
Gorgeous photos! Happy WW.
Gorgeous photos! Happy WW.
I love the first time a child discovers something!
What fantastic snow pictures. Realy wonderful.
I love the first time a child discovers something!
What fantastic snow pictures. Realy wonderful.
So cute! Great captures!
I hate being outside in the cold too. And like yours, my girls love it! I usually talk Daddy into going out. LOL!
So cute! Great captures!I hate being outside in the cold too. And like yours, my girls love it! I usually talk Daddy into going out. LOL!
you just gotta love the first big snow.
you just gotta love the first big snow.
Oh, she is so cute! – and I love the name Grace; it’s one of my girls’ middle names. Merry Christmas, and thank you for stopping by my blog!
Oh, she is so cute! – and I love the name Grace; it’s one of my girls’ middle names. Merry Christmas, and thank you for stopping by my blog!
Looks like it really came down! Great pics! Stay Warm.
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Oh, I’m so jealous! I have never seen snow.
Oh, I’m so jealous! I have never seen snow.
Wow…I wish we could see that kind of snow. It was 73 here in GA today
Wow…I wish we could see that kind of snow. It was 73 here in GA today
Rebecca (above me) said it…I wish it would snow, too! It was 75 in my town today!!
Rebecca (above me) said it…I wish it would snow, too! It was 75 in my town today!!
How sweet, the photos and the story and most importantly your daughter! Isn’t it wonderful to share those moments of discover with her?
How sweet, the photos and the story and most importantly your daughter! Isn’t it wonderful to share those moments of discover with her?
oh my gosh! The picture of the cute little pink bundle walking through the snow just kills me! [in the best way of course!] I love it!
I hope we get a big [not too much though!] snow so I can have some moments like that with my daughter!
oh my gosh! The picture of the cute little pink bundle walking through the snow just kills me! [in the best way of course!] I love it! I hope we get a big [not too much though!] snow so I can have some moments like that with my daughter!
I ablsolutely LOVE that first picture of you and Grace. It is angelic!!!
I ablsolutely LOVE that first picture of you and Grace. It is angelic!!!
That is so sweet! I love snow too!
That is so sweet! I love snow too!
She’s so cute! What beautiful snow! I’m in Florida so we are wearing shorts right now! Have a wonderful Christmas!
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She’s so cute! What beautiful snow! I’m in Florida so we are wearing shorts right now! Have a wonderful Christmas!Follow me home for a dough giveaway!