Snow! Child! Adult!....

Finally the blizzard hit the Washington DC area on friday.   Luckily, I returned home on thursday night from my business trip. Once we are prepared with the essentials like milk and groceries then it is waiting for the arrival of that first snow flakes. This time it was non-stop. The snow flakes were falling down rhythemically. TV news anchors were busy with the updates.
This blizzard brought almost 28 inches of snow, a record equal to the year 1922. After a while I stopped watching the updates and concentrated on the beauty of the snow.  Watching the snow slowly engulfing the surroundings is like observing an artist painting a landscape. The snow creates wonderful sculptures on the branches of the trees and shrubs.  During the night,  the moonlight has turned everything bright. It is almost similar to the northern lights.  It almost beckons one to take a walk. But, the practical side of me refused to wear the snow boots and the gear to venture into the night for a walk. So cosily I covered myself with a blanket and drank hot tea instead! 
This morning it was time to rock! Joined the children in our neighborhood and had a great time throwing snow balls and sledding around. Shoveling the snow does not seem like a chore anymore.

The weekend has ended so also the snow showers. The child in my heart has slept peacefully dreaming about the next chance perhaps viewing the sunrise from the plane. Meanwhile the adult side of me has began checking the tasks for the week and started packing for yet another business trip. "Woods are lovely dark and deep...".