Snow Days

Wow, who would have thought we would see 20 inches of snow in early December and miss three days before winter break?

With everything shut down, perhaps we can all take time to enjoy the peace, to remember that winter break should be a break, not a mad dash from store, to stove, to party, to airport.

One of the lovely things about our school is it's location on a hill. There are several sledding sites, and they are all in heavy use. Some industrious person saw the opportunity in the plowed parking lot and created tunnels through the piled up snow. I am sure Mr. Chia would have a cow if he saw this, I know I was wondering if I was going to need to pull Jack out by his boots if/when the tunnel collapsed.

One parent, you know who you are, built a jump that quickly had to be demolished because it is not the winter olymics yet and even the jumpers there don't land on asphalt.

The Deli and Red Dog did a booming business in hot cocoa and coffee as parents and kids needed to warm up before heading back out again. Palais de Lune stayed open throughout the storm and many families walked to the coop to do their shopping. Many kids earned a fortune shoveling and clearing cars.

The result? We saw friends and neighbors, students and alumni, business owners and residents slowing down and reconnecting.

Being a part of the community, coming out and seeing neighbors and friends, this is what winter break is all about and why, although I had to swap kids to finish my holiday shopping, I am glad for the unexpected days off. Thanks Dr. Weast!