What is Christmas without snow? When you grow up with it, it is hard to imagine not having it along with all the challenges and delights it brings. Building snowmen is high on the list and says "frolic" better than any other activity I can think of. As Gregory knows though - it takes a special kind of snow to build an epic snowman. That same snow though can also be the worst to deal with in terms of mobility, Little Gregory in last night's story, "Snow Angels" learns an important life lesson though ... and that is that it pays to do good for others!
How many people today know their neighbors let alone be cognizant of what is occurring in their lives? This story came about after a discussion I had with an old dear friend who was struggling with her new neighbors and their lack of being, quite simply, "neighborly". Is it so hard to be kind to one another nowadays? I hope not.
So, here is a couple of challenges for you this Christmas season; 1) do something kind for one of your neighbors without any expectations on the return value and 2) commit to finding your inner child and actually build a snowman (or sand castle if that is your reality) this winter! Find that inner child that allowed you to "play" in this beautiful stuff called "snow"! Ski, skate, toboggan or snowshoe! Embrace the winter months and find the joy in the simple things around you.
The sugar cookie recipe in last night's story really is the BEST recipe I have ever found for them. A real pleasure to work with and what is Christmas without Sugar Cookies? A picture of the ones I made yesterday is on the site now. Excuse the icing debacles! While I love baking - I am no decorator! Usually, I have let the kids come over to decorate the cookies. They have even called me the "Cookie Auntie" - lol! Have a glorious day and let me know what you end up doing for your neighbors!
Shine on!
- K
How many people today know their neighbors let alone be cognizant of what is occurring in their lives? This story came about after a discussion I had with an old dear friend who was struggling with her new neighbors and their lack of being, quite simply, "neighborly". Is it so hard to be kind to one another nowadays? I hope not.
So, here is a couple of challenges for you this Christmas season; 1) do something kind for one of your neighbors without any expectations on the return value and 2) commit to finding your inner child and actually build a snowman (or sand castle if that is your reality) this winter! Find that inner child that allowed you to "play" in this beautiful stuff called "snow"! Ski, skate, toboggan or snowshoe! Embrace the winter months and find the joy in the simple things around you.
The sugar cookie recipe in last night's story really is the BEST recipe I have ever found for them. A real pleasure to work with and what is Christmas without Sugar Cookies? A picture of the ones I made yesterday is on the site now. Excuse the icing debacles! While I love baking - I am no decorator! Usually, I have let the kids come over to decorate the cookies. They have even called me the "Cookie Auntie" - lol! Have a glorious day and let me know what you end up doing for your neighbors!
Shine on!
- K
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