Waiting for the Snow

As the big snowstorm looms closer, I’m in parent prep mode — making sure we have everything we need. Food is important (kids eat nonstop).

So I’m stocking the basics: pasta, cereal, tortilla chips, cheese. I bake my own bread, so yeast and flour are definitely on hand — I’ll share an easy bread recipe soon. Milk, of course (non-dairy for us). I’ve gone vegetarian, hoping to go vegan… though I haven’t quite broken up with cheese yet. Hot chocolate is non-negotiable. Wine is a close second for Mama.

I also like to have a couple of activities ready. We have a crystal-growing kit — great for younger and older kids (who doesn’t love crystals?). I’m excited to try frozen bubbles too, especially with temps in the single digits and teens. A domino set covers the older kids but can double as a counting game for toddlers. And plenty of clean blankets and warm clothes, because even during a storm like this, you can’t stay inside the whole time.

Now we wait.

Even if you don’t love snow, I hope you can see the beauty in it — the quiet, the cleansing, the pure energy it carries. I’m actually looking forward to this one. It’s been a while since we’ve had a good storm.