Beckon your inner child to relive the joy of brisk days
There are countless songs about the beauty and magic of winter—the fresh powdery snow just waiting to be jumped in, a crackling fire accompanied by warm mugs and blankets—and we are likely reminded of the joy these things brought us as kids. Yet, it seems that all we can do as adults is complain about the onset and duration of the year’s coldest months. Logically, this is understandable: scraping ice off of a car at 6am in the frigid morning air while inside, your child resists the daily task of putting on winter gear is enough to make you want to hole up in the house until spring makes its debut. But this year, challenge yourself to make an effort to put the wonder back in winter. Try to look past the inconveniences and see the destination—be it a snow-filled backyard or a local skating rink—as a place to experience the fun you may remember yourself as a child.
