Saturday, January 25, 2014

Inside

The snow has us all tucked inside together. We can not venture out because it is bone chilling bitter cold. We look at each other more than we have all year. We talk to each other more than we have all year. We laugh with each other more than we have all year. The living room is filled with each available spot taken up by a person snuggled under a toasty blanket. Our dining room table has been used for each and every meal together. After we sit and have conversations about life, hopes and dreams, games are played with giggles and laughter.Aromas fill the kitchen with scents of bread, comfort foods and summer canned bounty drifting in corners around the house. Family bonding is happening because of this snow, because of staying inside with each other. As a mother I am grateful for this snow. I am happy to be surrounded by my husband and children. I am thankful to have some time to stay... "inside".