Winter, He's a Jokster

Usually, winters in the midwest are cold, often brutal and long, however, this winter season has been milder than most. A few weeks ago a warm spell swept through the area that tricked me into putting my heavy, winter coat away. It was a wonderful surprise when the temperatures hit 70 degrees. Then, just like that, the cold, harsh winds returned to remind me. For some reason I couldn’t get it into my head, and every morning I’m surprised by the cold temps. Even though spring is on the horizon and just days away, to top it off…..old man winter decided to dump several inches of snow.

Living within a few miles of the lakefront, we are subject to lake effect snow. This week my area was in the path of a heavy storm. It fell on-and-off for two days, and in the end had accumulated about a foot. It was beautiful but……….Holy Snowstorm, Batman!

I don’t have a regular handyman that plows my driveway, so it’s usually, my children and me (in any combination). The first day it snowed, I was driving home dreading the pending chore, but upon my arrival was thrilled to see it was clean, and soon learned my sweet girl surprised me. The next day snow accumulation was heavier, and decided to work a half day to help clear once the storm subsided.

My daughter and I shoveled for most of an hour to clear the heavy snow. It felt good once the job was complete, and the snow had stopped. Just when I thought winter was over and spring was here, I was reminded to bring back my heavy, winter coat, prepare for cold days, and not to judge a warm spell or a book by it’s cover. Winter…..he’s a jokester, and here to stay for a spell.

xoxox…..Sheryl

PS…..Wouldn’t you know, my plow-guy showed up later that evening, but we had long finished……….drat, on our timing!