We take December 1st very seriously ’round these parts.
When I closed my eyes and laid my head on my pillow last night the grass was green! It was also November, so it must have been the flip of the December switch that did the trick.
I had a date with the pool this morning, and for a moment I entertained thoughts of how fun it would be to run in the snow today instead.
But then I cuffed myself upside the head and reminded my overly ambitious snow running self I’ve got all. winter. to run in the snow. Let’s not rush things.
So instead of standing up the pool for our hot date, I was off to swim laps for 40 minutes. Today was my usual 6 sets of 100 yards freestyle, 100 yards backstroke, 50 yards kick board topped off with 25 yards freestyle, 25 yards back for 6 sets for a cool down.
A cold snowy morning deserves a nice warm breakfast, I do declare!
Banana bread oatmeal it is.
1/2 C water
1/2 C unsweetened almond milk
1/2 sliced banana
2 Tbsp raisins
Dash of cinnamon
Into the pot and brought to a boil.
Add 1/2 C rolled oats, cook for about 8 minutes on low. Remove from heat, covered for 5 minutes.
Topped with the other half of the banana and a couple tablespoons of hand crushed walnuts.
Cold Oat Mountain!
Immediately upon waking this morning, as Ava rubbed the sleep from her eyes said:
“Ummm Mommy? Did you notice there’s snow on the ground? Is today winter?”
Before I even had a chance to explain she was off down the stairs to throw on her coat (over her pajamas), jumped into her rain boots (no socks), put on the first pair of gloves she could find (mine) and out she went.
She has already made a snowman.
And had snow for breakfast.
She assured me though, “Don’t worry, I checked – it’s not yellow. Or colorful at all.”
Shew. You can’t say I haven’t taught her anything.
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In other homeschooling news, check out this great article from yesterday’s New York Times outdoor Kindergarten and Waldorf schools that Elisa’s left in a comment this morning! This is exactly what we want for our little gals here.
OH MY GRACIOUS! First off…IT’S BEAUTIFUL!
Second…OH MY GRACIOUS
yes, colorless snow is good. We have to pack the car and go FIND snow round these parts. and December 1st too!
PERFECT
yes, banana bread oats it is!
waking up to THAT would have made my Christmas! (yah, I know, until you live in it right?)
That’s AWESOME!
SNOW! You do not know how much I love snow. ’round here it’s a celebration.
GORGEOUS. Part of me wishes it would snow here, but only the part that wouldn’t have to go outside and play in it with the kids.
Gorgeous pics of the snow!! I miss snow a bit too, i grew up on the east coast but have moved to the west coast a few years ago. Snow is one of the things that I miss occasionally. Its beautiful!
So pretty! How fun that it snowed on the first day of December. I like the first snow of the season, it’s all the snow storms after it that makes me hate living in the NE.
WOW! Snow…I’m shivering just looking at the pictures
I was meant to be a sun bunny instead of a snow bunny. The oatmeal looks fantastic. I always think bananas add just the right amount of sweet
So pretty! I’m so jealous that you get to run in snow so often that you actually skipped running in it today. We don’t get that many days of snow here and I try and savor each and everyone of them with a run.
That first picture is BEAUTIFUL!! I love fresh, untouched snow. I bet the kids were so excited!! I laughed at Ava just throwing her coat on over her pajamas and then seeing the pic of her with the pants on. (haha) No, she wasn’t excited at all.
That’s a fantastic article about that school. I think the idea of being outside three hours a day regardless of the weather is great! More schools should follow their lead. I think it’s healthy for the kids. It gives them time to explore and be active.
I am sooo jealous of the snow!!! Beautiful photos!
And I’m really glad that you taught Ava not to eat colored snow! 😉
AHHHH!!! gimme that snow!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
haha What a very knowledgeable daughter you have 😉 “Don’t eat yellow snow” always reminds me of the Sabrina the Teenage Witch I watched when I was younger and the cat’s only words of advice were not to eat the yellow snow. Moving on…
I’m jealous of your snow!!! How Decembery perfect
When I walked at 5am today I noticed that the snow was perfect for packing. I’m not surprised that Ava got on board with that, too.
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I love that your daughter is still in her PJ Bottoms!
too cute!
so jealous of your snow!!! well, not of shoveling it, but it does put you on the holiday mood when you see it….
That is craziness. I wonder if it’s headed our way…
That Ava is so smart!
Loved seeing your snow pictures. One day I’d love to experience a white Christmas – it seems magical.
Libby
i laughed out loud from what Ava said. what a cutie pie! i used to loveeee playing in the snow, so much where i would go out bymyself too because my brother and sister wouldnt come with me
I love nanna bread and your Banana bread oatmeal just is sooo pretty
Happy nite mama, ive beeen sooo busy today.
xoxo
I absolutely *love* the first snowfall of the season (and how appropriate on December 1st?!) It’s so crisp and fresh….mmm…I like that you said you have all winter to enjoy it though. I need to remind myself not to wish for running in the snow too early on. 😉
I also love your hot bowl of oats. Do you let them sit for 5 minutes just to thicken them up a little? They look splendid! 😀
Bahaha – love the title of this post!
What a beautiful scene! (as long as it isn’t out my window!) haha. We’re actually supposed to get snow tonight.
Great job on the swim!
That picture scares me, I am so not ready for snow yet! Great job on your swim workout.