And so begins winter…

A bitter wind was blowing as we stepped out of the house to head for the bus today.  Along with it came light snow flurries.  Walking along in it I had a few thoughts: yeah, winter is coming. Die mold die!  This was quickly followed by; this is the first snow that Elspeth has ever seen.  What is she thinking?  Katrine practically ran off the bus to tell me that it was snowing and to excitedly point out the flakes to her sister.

To me the snow marks the beginning of the Christmas season, even though it doesn’t officially begin until the last Sunday of November (which is the first Sunday in Advent).  I have already got some simple decorations up in an attempt to gently introduce Elspeth to the concept of Christmas.  However, on Sunday it will really begin with the parade, tree, lights.  Her first Christmas.  I have already taken her to visit Santa once.  She was terrified and wouldn’t let go of my top so I got stuck in the photo to.  She did enjoy the candy cane and has been looking for “hohoho” in books ever since.  Maybe she will end up liking Christmas as much as Katrine and I.

Bass Pro Shop starts their Santa early and raises money to rehabiliate fish in Lake Simcoe. I have a feeling we will be seeing alot of this Santa while Elspeth learning Santa is not evil. Maybe on our next visit he will pass the highfive test.