There is no better feeling than being in snuggled in bed on a dark snowy morning. The light filtering through the window is grey and muted. On any other day, a ringing phone would be jarring, but today it is as comforting as a childhood memory, “Good Morning, This is Dr. Gianni, due to the inclement weather school will be closed today, March 13th…” Clicking off the phone, it quickly shouts out another cheerful ring, click: “Good morning, This is Robert Banza,” the Northport choir singing softly behind him, “Due to the storm our roads will not be safe for travel for our students, faculty, and staff. Our schools will be closed…” Getting a day like today is like receiving a gift to do whatever I want – or even to do nothing and just be. I know that everyone is safe and sound that is a remarkable feeling of contentment.
I feel like I’m making the most of the day. Our daughter did have to go to work but Stop & Shop is just down the road from where we live. So my husband cleared the snow and we dropped her off and took a ride into town. This made me think of my father-in-law who loved to venture out on snowy stormy days. He loved the adventure of it, and it was comforting to think of him too. We came home, and I made three batches of pancakes: M&M pancakes for my son, regular for my husband, and blueberry for me. Yes, on Weight Watchers I can enjoy pancakes too. That’s why this program is the best one for making a lifestyle change. It would be a dark, stoic, unhappy life if I couldn’t relish a dish of blueberry pancakes on a snow day!
I hope that wherever you are in the world you are well on the journey. I wish you calm, contentment, and joy. Yes, we all want to reach our weight loss or fitness goals, but the thing is, if you are on the journey to improve your life, you don’t have to wait to start enjoying today. Make it a great one.
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I love how you describe the early morning call as being as comforting as a childhood memory. Enjoy your day!
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A snow day is a true gift… now in CT it is the gift that keeps on giving right now. Enjoy your day!
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I just love your post even though I DID have to go in today! Snow days are gifts that teachers deserve!
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Anita, thank you for your kind words. I appreciate you.
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Snow days are treasured!
I like your ending about improving and enjoying your life. Going to try to make today a great one!
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I especially love your last paragraph! That one sentence will remain with me though: “…you don’t have to wait to start enjoying today.” You find joy, even in a snow day! Though I might too, with that beautiful stack of pancakes waiting to be eaten. Beautiful slice and thank you for helping me to find joy in my day.
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Thank you so much, that’s one of the reasons I write to make positive connections with others. I appreciate your words.
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Yes! So true. Being on ww doesnt mean we deprive outselves of pancakes!! Thats what its all about: learning to eat right, healthy, mindful
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Love this post of a snow day! There’s something absolutely delicious about getting that phone call, although our district resorted to email notifications in recent years. I somehow missed the cheery voice from our building phone tree that often celebrated briefly with me.
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