playtime!

See what I mean by snow coming after dark?

When I got home from Ashland at 9:45 pm Saturday, snow covered the lawn.

It may have been too late to walk alone, 

but it wasn't too late to build a snowman.

So at 10pm I did.

Anyone passing by the house probably thought I'd lost my mind.

The truth?

I've lost the concern about what other people will think

if I play in the snow by myself.

Snowman building is hard work.

It definitely calls for hot cocoa-

and I was fortunate enough to have some homemade mix.

Thank you Sarah.

The marshmallows and whipped cream were bonus additions.

I'm so glad I took action on my whim.

It warmed up just enough after I built him

that he fell apart overnight.

If I'd waited until a more reasonable time,

I'd have missed out completely.

friends,

young,

old,

and everywhere in between,

I highly encourage you-

make time,

give yourself space

grant yourself permission 

to play

even if it is an "odd" hour-

it will do your heart and soul good