We woke up to two visitors today.  One quite welcome, the other….well, not so welcome.  It is snowing a lovely pure white snow and beginning to blanket the ground.  The children were ecstatic and went screaming and dancing around the house!  Winters are so wonderful!  What a time for families to just settle in together and just be.  We are doing just that.  My husband is outside working with the cattle, but is close by so he can come in to warm himself from time to time.  He will be greeted with a big pot of chili when he comes in for the noon meal.  I cannot help but thank the Lord for the slower pace of wintertime here. 

The not so welcome visitor is the flu.  My baby girl woke up crying this morning and when I went to get her, I had seen she had thrown up everywhere.  I quickly bathed and dressed her in clean clothes while my other girls pitched in and got the messy stuff in the laundry.  Only a while ago my 2 year old started slowing down and now had a climbing fever.  The two are doing pretty well, considering.  They are now at the table together giggling and “playing” with counting bears.

I was to see my midwife today but have called to cancel due to the weather and little ones needing me here at home.  Once the babies are down for naps I will settle in with some games with the older children while the snow falls to the ground.  Maybe my husband will be able to join us!

That’s it. J  If you don’t hear from me for a time it is likely that the flu has decided to stay, though we are earnestly praying it DOES NOT!

Blessings!