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Over a foot of snow fell last week while I was on vacation. That might make some of you want to run as fast as you can to a warmer climate and to others it’s a windfall. I’m in the latter camp. I can’t get enough snow. I love to ski, hike, skate, sled and anything else that involves spending time outside. Yes, I get cold but hand warmers [2] have completely revolutionized my love of the cold outdoors.
But the party’s over. I’m not going to lie to you, it was rough waking up this morning and getting back into the groove. After spending 11 solid days with my family in ski country you would think that I would have been just plain giddy when the yellow school bus pulled up to take my children back to school, but that didn’t happen. No giddiness, no relief, only a hint of sadness that another vacation has come to a close. But this vacation [3] felt different than others. The toll of the Sandy Hook tragedy [4] was next to impossible to ignore. The hugs were that much bigger and the ability to remain present in the moment [5] was that much simpler. This vacation represented a much needed break from reality and it’s sometimes harsh consequences.
I spent my days skiing, hiking, sleeping and watching movies, snuggled on the couch with my three children because I could. Remembering that there are so many who couldn’t.
[6]Hiking up the mountain in snow shoes
This time of year is a bit iffy if you’re a skier. There’s no guaranty that there’ll be any natural snow. We really lucked out this vacation with over a foot of snow. We actually skied in powder! Take that west coasters.
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Now back to our regularly scheduled program. I’m feeling renewed, refreshed and ready to see what 2013 has in store for all of us. There are some pretty cool things in the works here at Groovy Green Livin and I can’t wait to share them with you.
Wishing all of you a New Year where all your dreams come true.
~Lori
How did you spend the holidays?
photo credit: Palojono [8] via photopin [9] cc [10]
In honor of not-so Wordless Wednesday I’ve linked up with Better in Bulk [11], Dagmar’s Momsense [12], Live and Love Out Loud, Project Alicia [13], Mama Dweeb [14]and I Thought I Knew Mama.