1. Trying to catch snow on my tongue. If I tried that now people would look at me like I was crazy.
2. Full body snow suits. Even though they might have been a hassle putting on and taking off, they really kept me warm and helped making snow angels much easier.
3. Snowball fights with the neighborhood kids was always fun. Now most kids have simulated snowball fights on their Wii or Xbox.
4. Attempting to build the biggest snowman ever. Today, I just created a big mountain of snow by digging out my car. Looking at my hard work is cool, but it’s just not the same.
5. Homemade snow cones with fresh-fallen snow and a fruit punch Kool-Aid pack. I know I’m not the only one who did this…am I?
6. Sledding at the neighborhood park with the sturdy wooden sleds with handles on the side. It was so much fun, but now I’m concerned about sliding down hills or getting stuck while trying to go uphill in my car.
7. Playing hide and go seek in the snow by tracking people’s boot prints. It was always fun trying to throw someone off the tracks by either covering my tracks or walking all over the place.
8. Helping my mom and grandmother shovel the sidewalk while sneaking a taste or two of fresh snow…yes, I confess… I was addicted to eating snow when I was younger.
9. Simply admiring the beauty of the neighborhood turned into a winter wonderland rather than have parking spot wars with cones, chairs, recycling bins and anything else people use to hold spots.
10. Homemade hot chocolate with tons of marshmallows prepared and served with love by my mom after playing out in the snow for hours. Yes, I can make it for myself, but it’s just not the same, and it’s usually not after playing in the snow for hours.
I can’t wait to have these experiences when I have children. Let’s hope they want to do more than play video games and watch TV.
Do you have any snow day childhood memories? Please feel free to share.
All the best,
Tanya Harris aka Anonomz
Journey of Anonomz 