Wow, it sure has been snowing a lot these past two days. This winter has been nice, we have more snow than usual, which is great, and it hasn't been too cold or too warm. Just perfect.

Yesterday was a really windy day and it blew snow everywhere in big dunes. When you were done shovelling the driveway, it had filled up again. Today it is snowing still and we are expecting a couple more days of the same. I guess this is the same storm that closed down London.

It's always funny to us when other countries have to close schools when they get a snow storm. It's just not possible for them to get to places. Here we are always prepared for snow, since we always will have snow in the winter (I hope!). The streets get plowed early in the morning and winter tires are mandatory, even in foreign cars. The kids wait for the school bus to come pick them up at the normal time, which it does. They are brought  back home like always. Recess and outdoor play won't be disturbed by a little bit of snow. Well, if it gets below -15C (or -26F) the kids are allowed to stay indoors for recess. Everyone wears a winter jacket and winter pants, a warm hat and a pair of warm gloves (like skiing gloves, not mittens). Boots are warm and water resistant. Not too shabby at all! If you don't know how to dress for the climate, you are screwed.

Aleksi making his way from the bus to the porch yesterday.