Cue the Snow

It's 4 o'clock in mid-Michigan. There is a dusting of snow still remaining from the smattering we received two days ago, but I can still see the green of the grass and the streets are bare. No sleds zipping down the hills. No snowballs flying. We are beginning to have concerns with respect to our having a white Christmas. It's been cold and gray all day but no action.

And then, 4:15PM: cue snow. Snow flakes start falling in earnest, just like in the movies. And just like that, everyone feels better. The crowds are happier. Kids are smiling. We can't wait to be home, to light the fire, to relax and watch the snow fall.

8:02PM. A little late night supper of mac 'n cheese for Ev. And Kels. And then it's off to bed for Ev on this most difficult of nights to find a good night's sleep.

Hopefully we will get a good night's sleep. It promises to be an early morning tomorrow. And white.