Snow Day!

Yes! My wish came true! No school and lots and lots of beautiful, fluffy snow. The temperature stayed below freezing here all day, so it is still a winter wonderland outside.

I spent most of today cleaning. I started in the kitchen and did the cabinets, drawers, refrigerator, microwave, and the floors. I even turned on the self-cleaning feature of the oven and cleaned it. My racks are huge and I have to take them outside to scrub. They will have to wait!

I dusted, vacuumed, and switched out some winter decor for something more reminiscent of spring. I can't wait to get out my Easter things, but I will wait a week or two before doing so.

I switched the pine cone wreath that had been hanging over my fireplace for a SL@H mirror. I moved a chocolate set from the dresser in my bedroom to the mantel. I like how it looks here. I'm sure it will be moved somewhere else before too long!





I put away my Swarovski snowflakes and brought out a few bird items. Goodbye winter-hello spring!




On Sunday, I cut some Forsythia to force into bloom. It should put on a pretty show by the end of the week.



After all of that cleaning and "fluffing" in the house, I had to get outside for a bit. I went for a run that really tired me out. Pushing your legs through deep snow is exhausting. The trail will most certainly be an icy mess by tomorrow. It was nice when I ran because it was either pure snow or slush. It is supposed to be very cold here tonight which will make the slush ice tomorrow. I probably won't be running on the trails again until this stuff melts. I am scared to death of falling on ice.

I'm off to cook dinner. We're having steak, mashed potatoes, and roasted asparagus. I shoveled off the deck after I ran so that Mr. SP would be able to grill. My Chicago boy won't mind grilling in the cold!

There's no school again tomorrow! Yippee!