whats not to love

I feel like the last few weeks have kept me in a "negative nancy" mind set.  I decided that positive things are just around the bend and I can focus on the coming winter for a sense of JOY!  

I have composed a list of things I can't wait for this winter.  This could be eye-opening for those of you in a warm climate!

in Minnesota....

Around November, your garage turns into a walking cooler.  In fact, one winter I may just unplug my fridge...seems silly to heat your house and cool your food when you think about it.

Winter means your potato chips don't go stale as fast.  This comes in handy when you live with boys...as they don't see the vital importance of sealing the bag.

Luckily when you are freezing, the water in your body shrinks and makes you look skinnier.  Better yet, shivering burns calories

The constant craving for chili or soup.  Luckily these are cheap meals.

As soon as the snow flies you can put aside all fears of burning yourself on the metal seat belt in your car.  The sun won't heat that baby up until sometime next May.

The snow creates the most beautiful brightness.

The days are shorter...go to bed earlier...the pioneers did.

wool socks; enough said
 
Well, that little list has made me happier already!   What makes me happier yet is watching Axel at the pumpkin patch.