It snowed for the first time this year. We have been telling Chantel that the kitchen set will come out of storage when the snow comes. So first thing this morning she was asking for her kitchen set. Winter it is the season we don’t see our neighbors and huddle indoors getting close to our families while drinking hot chocolate. Well, that is the post card idea of the season. In reality it brings me clutter of wet coats boots, runny noses, wet socks and how am I going to fit the Crazy kitchen set in the 50 sq foot living room! Where am I going to put all the winter clothes and all the boots? Sounds failure? So what do I do? I look for things to recycle. Hold down the fort! If you don’t use it you lose it!! Jason is more than glad to be responsible for the garbage so he can retrieve his treasures. I am proud to say that I have collected another two garbage bags of things to share.

The day did have its hallmark moment after a walk around the block weighed down by boots and snowsuits. We came indoors for snowman soup!! Chantel was not happy about having soup for night lunch until she realized there were no carrots in it!

              Snowman Soup

When the weather outside is frightful,
Snowman Soup can be delightful.
May it warm your spirit and your soul.
Let it Snow, Let it Snow, Let it Snow!

When you feel a chill or ‘brrrrrr’,
Use the peppermint stick to stir.
Add hot water and sip it slow.
Let it Snow, Let it Snow, Let it Snow!