Snow Day

I have been waiting for this day for a long time. Enough snow to get Sky out there and see if she likes it. Sky (true to her tree-hugger name) loves the outdoors and I have been waiting anxiously for snow! So it snowed yesterday--and Ryan MADE me wait until he got home so he could enjoy this also.....

Pretty much as soon as Ry walked through the door I was jumping up and down asking if I could get her dressed up to go out. Of course, he says yes. I go running up the stairs and grab the supplies. Now this is so typical of 1st time moms: Skylar was literally wearing a short sleeve onesie, thick tights, a pair of socks, fleece lined jeans, long sleeve top, a zip-up hoodie, snow jacket, gloves, hat, and boots....that she couldn't even walk in. She looked like Ralphie from A Christmas Story but with movable arms.

We went outside....she took two steps and....fell FLAT on her face. Because she couldn't move her knees. It was absolutely hilarious. Sorry kid but what a moment. And then I look at myself....outside in a hoodie and jeans. No coat...no hat...no gloves....and Skylar is dressed like we live in the Artic Circle. (I did go in and get a hat). After about 5 minutes of Ryan trying to walk her around the yard---and picking her up every few steps (and a mini-snowball fight between mom and dad)....we went back inside. We were outside for maybe 5 minutes. I thought she wanted to be done...but as soon as we set foot inside she starting wailing. She actually liked it. Red nose, snow in gloves and all!! Maybe more tomorrow :)

Next time: thermal jeans--maybe. Boots--yes. Coat--yes. The rest: give it up, let her play, and draw a warm bath. Moments like this make life worth living....what did I do before our little snowangel!