snowed in

i was snowed in with all five of my kiddos today. 

there was a time--when they were all little--that might have been hard, or at least challenging. 

but now, with so many of them grown and always on the go, i just feel like a super lucky mom. 

the days of all five home are fading fast. emily begins her last semester of college this month. it's exciting, but we all know that means in a  few months she'll graduate and begin her career and, very possibly, be out of the house for good. 

so, yes, trapped at home today was most definitely a gift! 

sledding on the 14th hole!