Jan 07 2011
Parents Winter Blues
I am thinking of rainy days from when I was a young mother taking care of all my children. One rainy day in the house (due to the weather) often led to two, three and so on. It was never the cold days, just the rainy ones that kept us all inside. Even on cold days, we would bundle up and put hats, gloves and warm coats on just to take a walk. That fresh, cold, crisp air was so welcoming after being cooped up for days. There was nothing like that first day outside when the rain finally stopped. The kids were happy and energized to get out and to run and play. I remember breathing in that cool winter fresh air, it felt so great to be with Mother Nature once again. This is a child’s best playground. I do remember getting the blues during those rainy days not like being depressed, just antsy, just like my kids, I too couldn’t wait to go outside again.
Today with the news about the snow and the blizzards that so many have been faced with, I am embarrassed that I ever complained. I guess that is just human nature, to wish for what we don’t have. As far as the weather goes, I love the snow and think it is simply a beautiful sight. However, I am so grateful my one day or five days was never as bad as a week or two or a month inside, because of the snow. When will we ever be content with what we have?
Today we have a high of 56 and it was a sunny gorgeous day, a bit chilly but worth every minute spent outside. Tomorrow it will be a little cooler, but I promise I won’t complain.
