School has arrived to replace slow paced winter break that brought cold and snowless days. The cold was enough, in the eyes of some, to delay schools a couple of mornings, but with yesterday's snow it now looks and feels like winter outside. The kids are excited about the possibility of finally getting some sledding done. The break was spent doing many holiday activities indoors. The smell of baking cookies was common in the house and everyone got their fill of various sweet treats. The kids each got a bunk bed for their American Girl dolls and with that Amy showed them all how to make tie blankets to keep their 'kids' warm. I lost count of the number of hours that they were playing with these dolls but over the break it was likely more easy to measure it in complete days. Santa scored an unexpected hit by dropping off a case of root-beer, showing yet again parents can never be sure exactly what will be the 'wow' gift of the season. We did get out for two short hikes once on the oconto trails, wolf ridge and another time closer to home at Osprey point. Wolf ridge provided a good place to nibble on the easy to identify wintergreen that is quite abundant. Osprey point was better for deer sign given the prolificness of the urban herd. The kids did up the new year with a wonderful party complete with helium balloons and multitudes of snacks. They all made it up until midnight and I don't recall anyone being too cranky the next day, although I also seem to recall even Merrick sleeping to nearly ten in the morning. The older girls spent their last day of vacation at the Y, for a parcour class. This is basically urban gymnastics and is pretty cool to watch them jump and somersault all over a gymnasium scattered with boxes, ropes and balance beams as they played a final game of insane lava tag.
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