There is a lot about winter that makes a Mom’s job very hard. And I am talking about the Moms that live in climates that hit below freezing- not the Moms who have year around 70 plus degree weather. Those moms with the warm weather have no idea what us Northern climate Moms have to deal with! All the winter gear that is required just to get the kids out the front door. Even on the best days it takes me a minimum of 15 minutes to get my two boys out the door. That 15 minutes actually times out well because it takes at least that long for the car to warm up! There is more laundry because of all the layers that are needed to keep warm plus all the fleece footie pajamas! You can’t play out side for hours on end just to kill an afternoon. You don’t see the neighbors as much, play dates are harder to schedule… You can get snowed in for days!
That rant aside, there are some great pluses to the frosty season. And reasons for the Southern Mommies to be jealous:
- We can leave milk in the car while running errands and not have to worry about it spoiling.
- We get to eat all the holiday sweets we want because we can hide all the extra poundage under big warm sweaters!
- Drinking hot chocolate tastes so good and warms you to the core- yeah, you warm weather Mammas can have hot chocolate too, but when we drink it it makes sense!
- We get to build snowman with our kids.
- Water fights are fun but nothing beats a snow ball fight!
- Large bulky sweaters not only look good but cover the extra bulge from all the fruitcake!
- Cuddling under blankets during story time in front of the fire. Tell the truth warm weather moms- you would have to turn on the AC to do that comfortably!
- Warm winter hats to cover a bad hair day!
- Holiday photo cards that look snowy and festive.
- The natural flushed blush look you get from being in the cold.
- The cute winter accessories: mittens, snow boots, warm scarves, hats (or tuques for you Canadians)!
- Did I mention hiding the winter weight under big sweaters?!
- And finally and probably the best part of being up in the great white North, Snow Days!
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Ok, this is true. In Texas (Houston), we have it much easier. People always tell me, “Your humidity is so bad there…how do you handle it?” I always tell them, “Yes, it’s harsh, but I never had to shovel it!” Enjoy your cold milk!
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Using the dog as an extra lap blanket is another advantage to living in the snowy states!
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I’m up here in the great white north too. Love being able to leave the groceries in the car, and getting to cover up pretty much everything. But I don’t know. I think I could trade it for some tropical weather.
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Condo Blues: I hear you about the dog as a lap blanket. I use mine dog as a foot warmer
Julie: It is dry and cold up here, but the I agree that the humidity would be tough. I have naturally curly hair- the humidity would be a nightmare in that sense for me
Mommie Daze: I get wanting the tropical weather but I think a vacation would be good enough for me. I love the transition of the year when you can experience all four seasons!
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I’m from the West Coast, & now I live in Dallas. I have a really difficult time with just pregnant me whenever Dallas decides to briefly get moderately cold. I can’t imagine doing what you do. Hats off to you!
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Mmm, I’m now craving hot chocolate!
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I like having the seasons, too. OK gets REALLY cold in the winter and REALLY hot in the summer. We don’t get crazy snow here very often, but we still do get it, just once or twice a year, which is fine with me!
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I do love the idea of “hiding” those extra pounds. Ha ha. We moved from Texas to Illinois, near Chicago. My hometown is experiencing 70 degrees, while we had 3 inches of snow, today. What a difference. We have been here for less than a month. So, still in major adjustment phase. We are enjoying the snow/playtime. I am liking all the accessories, mittens, and really cute scarves.
Fun post!
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