Empty Trees and Full Promises

Looking out my window and realizing the trees are even emptier now than they were a week ago, I wonder how I'm going to get through this winter.

I really, really, really dislike winter. I could almost go so far as to say I hate it. Almost.

There are some really magical things about the season, but for the most part it's a big hassle. A downer. A waste of time. And this year, with TWO kids to bundle up and haul around. The children themselves aren't a problem. It's the snow and cold and wind that I have to wade through and protect them from, even if it's just between the driveway & the back door.

It's a good thing I have a wonderful life full of love and support. With that on my side, I can do anything.