So much for spring!

It was bound to happen.  As soon as I mentioned that the arrival of spring was around the corner, we woke up to a blanket of snow.  Fortunately, the timing couldn't have been better, because the schools are off for the rest of the week for the half-term holiday and as such I'm off work too.

After a leisurely start with (yet more) pancakes for breakfast, Lizzie wrapped up and headed out into the garden to play in the snow.  With a bucket and spade, of course.  Well, when you think about it - it does make sense!!

I'm absolutely convinced she planned to throw this snowball at me - then had a re-think at the last minute.  Just as well, as I was still wearing my pyjamas!  Her cheeky smile gives away just what she was plotting.

She built various sculptures, rolled giant snowballs, tried (and failed) to climb onto the trampoline, sat a snowman on the garden bench and basically shifted snow around the garden until her little face was frozen and her wee hands ice cold.

I watched all of this from the comfort and cosiness of the kitchen.  With a cup of tea.  And another pancake.

After coming inside and peeling off all the soaking layers of clothing, I wrapped her up in a duvet and she watched a Barbie movie.  Then after lunch we ventured out together for a walk to the supermarket, trudging our way through the snow and slush.  It may be the last outing for our snow boots this year (fingers crossed!) so we made the most of it.

It's starting to rain now and I suspect (and hope) that the snow will have washed away by tomorrow.  Nevertheless, I am pleased Lizzie had the opportunity to enjoy herself in the snow today.  We've missed out on every other snowy occasion this winter!

Did you have snow today?

Best wishes
Debbie