Christmas day, my kids and grands came over to feast and open gifts.  Just after dark, my son Brad, led the charge to build a snowman.  A few of the kids ventured outside to help with the project.  A tall snowman appeared rather quickly.

After the kids brought “Frosty” to life by creating his face with jar rings for eyes, a block of wood for a nose, a slice of black rubber for his mouth, and a rake in his hand…they danced around him singing, “Frosty The Snowman.”  They had a jolly good time.

That was two weeks ago, and in the meantime, we’ve had a few warm days and Frosty is loosing his luster.  His eyes, nose and mouth have fallen to the ground.  His sprinkler hat has disappeared, and seeds from the tree above have darkened his white coat.  In other words, his cheery demeanor has melted.

When I looked out at him this morning… It came to me that, I might as well be looking in the mirror.  I too, have lost my cheery demeanor…(was I cheery?)  There are bags under my eyes… my hair roots are sprouting a white crown… I want to sleep in… and I have no “get up and go.”  Besides… it’s snowing again and you know what that means.  Oh my aching back!

As much as I’m relieved that the holidays are over… I’m feeling a little squished in between the hustle and bustle of the holidays and winter relief in seeing the first crocus peek her head out from the cold ground.  I think it’s called, “Winter Blues.”

Oh Well!  Can’t let my Melted Snowman Demeanor get the best of me.  Time to buck up and get with the program.  There is deep cleaning to do, blog categories to update, and hair to dye!  I’m sure I’ll feel better tomorrow…  that is… if the sun comes out.

Yawn!

Till Later

Kathy
Insightful Nana

P.S.  What do you do to lift your “Winter Blues” and change your “Melted Snowman Demeanor”?