Today was the first day since last Saturday night (which would be 1/14/12) that it *hasn't* snowed here in Kirkland, WA. Consequently, we had about a total accumulation of about a foot. This translated to me working from home all week (as the campus was actually closed all week) and that translated to taking the kids out back to play in the snow pretty much every day.
One thing they both *loved* to do was some downhill sledding. Because of the tiered nature of our backyard, it basically meant there were two slopes steep enough to do any sledding of any consequence (or at least, of consequence to a 2 and a 5 year old).
There were of course snow angels made, a snow fort built, many snowmen (and a snow Foster) built, and 'snow ball fights' - though not in the traditional sense - more of a snowball fight adapted to suit a 2 and a 5 year old. But the main attraction was, of course, the sledding.
And, yes - I actually did accomplish work during this whole week as well!
One interesting side note: Jonathan's actual birthday was last Tuesday (1/10/12) so we held his birthday party at Jump Planet for him and his friends last Friday, and his family party on Saturday. The snow held off exactly long enough for him to have both parties. Right after the family party, it began to dump snow incessantly.
(Pictures of the kids playing in the snow and Jonathan's birthday parties will be forthcoming in a followup post(s). Yes, I know we have been negligent in that area on this blog lately. )
- bob
