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Embracing winter

Posted by Virginia
Jan. 4, 2009 9:09 p.m.  •  7 comments

After more than two weeks of vacation, kids in Spokane County are getting yet another snow day.

Sheriff Ozzie Knezovich and mayors Mary Verner of Spokane and Rich Munson of Spokane Valley urged schools to stay closed because they were concerned about kids walking to school or waiting for buses behind snow berms.

I know some families are beginning to suffer from cabin fever, but many others are reveling in the snow.

This weekend, more than 80 youngsters gathered at the Selkirk Lodge up at Mt. Spokane for Nordic Kids, a program organized every year by the Spokane Nordic Ski Education Foundation to teach kids how to cross-country ski.

This is my son’s second year in the program and it’s been a wonderful experience for the entire family. Kids not only learn how to feel comfortable on skis; it’s also a way for children and their families to gain an appreciation for winter and the outdoors.

I have to admit that it’s not always easy to get little ones dressed for the weather. There are days when we struggle to get our kids in snowsuits, hats, gloves, boots, etc. (For some reason, one of them often has to go to the bathroom right after we suit up…) But most of the time, the effort is worth it. And the reality is, we don’t have a choice. Winter is here to stay.

How has your family spent these snow days? Any advice to keep the little ones safe out there in light of all the berms? (My husband thinks it’s time to put a transceiver on our 2-year-old…) 

Seven comments on this post so far. Add yours!

  • MeganCooley on January 04 at 10:54 p.m.

    How are we spending our days? Crafts, cookies, Caillou. Crafts, cookies, Caillou. Crafts, cookies, Caillou. Crafts, cookies, Caillou. Crafts, cookies, Caillou. Crafts, cookies, Caillou. Crafts, cookies, Caillou. Crafts, cookies, Caillou.

  • Mariah on January 05 at 12:37 p.m.

    I have been downhill skiing since I was 5. I have cross-country skied once. And I hated it. I think I’ll try it when it’s not raining frozen little pieces that hit you in the face.

  • virginiad on January 05 at 2:27 p.m.

    Hi Mariah! I know what you mean about being pelted in the face. No fun at all. I like downhill, too, and I think my son actually prefers the speed, but the cross-country is easier for me to manage these days. Happy snow day!

  • 1mom4boys on January 06 at 10:55 a.m.

    With 4 boys ranging in age from 14 to 7, cabin fever in our house takes on a whole new meaning. Add that to being new to the area and not really having all the tools of the season, such as snow pants and you get a pretty crazy mixed up group.

    We have embraced the winter though. First by the loss of one of our two sleds; the boys think it is buried in the snow, we adults think it is gone. Then by my new favorite outing - Snowshoeing! The city parks and rec department provided the equipment and some basic instruction. We tracked around Manito park for 2 hours. From our littlest to our oldest we all had fun.

    Making plans to go again as soon as possible.

    Have fun everyone and enjoy!

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