Norma Walton, True Canadians

My brother went south for Christmas.  My parents are heading south.  One of my best girlfriends is hanging out in Cuba as we speak.

I, on the other hand, am embracing winter in all its slush, rain, snow, ice, dampness, snow halos, and frigid cold...because I AM CANADIAN (without the need for a beer).

After Christmas, our family headed north - not south - to fully embrace for three beautiful days the negative 35 temperatures in Haliburton, Ontario.  We enjoyed a round of cross country skiing, two rounds of tobogganing, two rounds of outdoor skating and at least four snowball fights which we book ended every single day with relief from the cold in the heated pool and sauna.

IT WAS GLORIOUS.

Norma Walton, Snow Beautifies Toronto

This was the view out my back window earlier this week.

My four children immediately ran for boots, snow pants, gloves, hats, scarves and shovels and did an excellent job of clearing the cars and the driveway while playing in it.  Hopefully their enthusiasm will last through February.

Although my enthusiasm for winter is already waning before it has even officially begun, I have to admit that the snow cover is absolutely spectacularly beautiful and very good for the soul.