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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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!