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When it is snowing I enjoy looking out the window to see the flakes falling and covering roofs, tops of stationary vehicles and bushes.  A picture perfect  winter wonderland.  





First snow has fallen.  Enough to cover the ground with a thin layer of superfine white shavings.  The kiddo is in rapture thinking that he may soon be able to make a decent snowman, throw snowball apparently for the dog to catch,  be a snow angel and go sledding.  




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But there is not enough snowfall and it would soon melt saving the chore of shovelling.  The roads would be wet and the garage floor messy and  dirty.  That's the setback of melting snow.


The kiddo is disappointed and wishes for a more dramatic snowfall soon as he cannot wait to wear his brand new snow boots and go sledding.  Children grow so fast;  every year they need new and bigger sized winter clothes and shoes that are worn only for a few short months.  When spring comes,  bags of these stuff are donated to the thrift stores or passed to friends who have younger children.







Last year after the first snowfall, the kiddo rushed out to play. With some help from his dad he managed to make a small highly emaciated snowman.  It did not take very long before it melted and disappeared leaving the hat on the ground.




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