Fun with snow and ice.

It snowed last weekend and the cold weather made it last for several days. The kids had a ball playing in it. We, the duties, did not.

Recess was filled with the following admonitions:

"You can't go sledding on your coat! Put it back on, it's freezing!" (My kids were, of course, involved.)

"You can't throw snowballs!"

"Do not kick ice! You almost clocked me!"

"Do not make your friend into a snowman!"

"Do not slide on the ice and crash into people!" (polar bowling)

"Do NOT play with the frozen dog poop!!" (Yep, it's still there.)

The next day, most of the snow was melted, but there were a few "fun" patches of ice that kids proceeded to "skate" upon. Some fifth graders lined up on the ice and played a game of let's see who can lose their balance first! The funny part was that the other duty's daughter was playing and I saw her fall first!

The sun came out and most of the coats came off. Granted, those who were running around, took them off because, well, they were hot. But once they stood still they got chilly (well, a few did). What ends up happening is that several kids forget their coats on the playground and the lost and found pile grows and grows. Which boggles my mind. Because there are SO many nice coats and accessories in the pile. So, parents, please, check the school lost and found if your child is missing ANYTHING. You'd be amazed at what's in there.

Well, it's snowing again today. More fun with snow and ice....yippee...