Snow Crystals

"Mommy where does snow come from?," inquires my curious and youngest daughter.

I pause before responding. Do I tell her how snow is formed with a lengthy scientific response? Do I tell her the difference between the types of snow- granules, flakes, graupel, ice pellets, etc? Or do I tell her fantastical stories of angels having pillow fights or unkempt supernatural beings combing their hair creating a heavenly dandruff?

Nope. I tell her simply,"They're little crystals that come from clouds in the sky." Crisis averted. Holding my breath and wiping my brow, I patiently wait for the next question.




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Sleigh Riding

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"Push harder and faster! I want to go as fast as a train."

"Well then push it yourself. This weighs a ton. Plus it's my turn to ride this sled."

"It's not a sled, it's a toboggan."

"It's not a toboggan. They don't have any legs on them. It's a sleigh."

"Well, whatever! Push faster. I can't even feel the wind on my face."

"You know what? I don't want to play with you anymore."

"Okay, okay. I'm sorry. How about you push for five more minutes?"

"No. How about you push and I go."

"Oh, alright. You big baby."



This drabble was from last year's Advent Calendar.  For this year's Advent Calendar, please visit The Burrow.

No Peeking!

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"Look. They're headed towards the basement."

"I know. I saw them looking for the key to the door in the kitchen cabinets."

"Let's stop them this minute. How dare they look for their gifts, steal keys and sneak around the house."

"They're kids. Didn't you ever look for a hidden gift or shake the box to find out what was in it?"

"Well, yes. But that's besides the point!"

"Anyway, it doesn't matter. I moved all of the gifts to the attic. The only thing they'll find are boxes with lumps of coal."

"I can't wait to see their faces!"



This drabble was from last year's Advent Calendar.  For this year's Advent Calendar, please visit The Burrow.

The Yule Goat

"Mother, hurry. We’ll be late for the Yule Festival," Annika shouted.

"I’ll be down in a moment. I’m gathering the clove spiked apples and oranges. Have Anker collect some boughs from the pine trees in the yard and tell Anton to gather a bushel of wheat. And . . .," her breathless mother responded.

"Yes. All is taken care of. I have the holly and mistletoe throughout the house. We have to go. We’ll miss the Yule log and the Yule goat ceremony," whined a frustrated Annika.

"And wassail to you too," Mother toasts as she rushes past with her spiced cider.

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Advent Calendar

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I had never heard of Advent Calendars until last year. They are such great fun and a good way of counting down the days until Christmas. They are like little presents that prepare you for the big day. Here are some calendars that I follow:

1. For those who like drabbles- http://www.the-burrow.org/default.html
   
2. For the computer tech in you- http://24ways.org/
3. Just for kids- http://www.boowakwala.com/calendar/online-advent-calendar.html
   
4. For the space traveler- http://www.boston.com/bigpicture/2009/12/hubble_space_telescope_advent_1.html
5. An author a day for 24 days- http://speakitsname.com/2009/11/25/speak-its-name-advent-calendar/
6. For the bloggers- http://www.moblog.net/Advent_Calendar/
7. For Facebookers- http://www.facebook.com/pages/Advent-Calendar-2009/175133159067
8. This one is interactive and fun from Great Britain- http://www.woodlands-junior.kent.sch.uk/customs/Xmas/calendar/
9. Make your own calendar- http://ciciartfactory.com/funstuff.html
10. Something for the whole family- http://www.activityvillage.co.uk/advent_calendar_2009.htm

And yes, I know I am two days too late to post this but better late than never!