As of present, after the nth number of Ontario lockdowns were lifted -- we've had many lockdowns I couldn't keep up --- we decided to take another afternoon walk in the area. In fact, this was due to our 3-year-old's hint, reciting monologues while playing. Perhaps he felt something magical about the place. Our last visit painted a happy euphoria on his heart.
We drop by last weekend. After fresh snow has fallen. And oh, how magical it looked.
Though molding a snow angel has been on my mind for years, I couldn't bring myself to lie on the white ground and do it. Why? 'Coz I'm scared to unearth dog poop, urine, or whatever surprising dirt lying underneath. Haha. I see them on the sidewalk often when I take a wintry walk around the neighborhood.
The place may appear deserted, but they were a number of people when we came. Most were doing cross-country skis, snowshoeing, others were walking their dogs and us? We were only there for photos. (lol)
It has been a year since we move to Ottawa and although I'm interested to engage in winter activities -- whatever kind of activities -- I'm simply laden with excuses. Number one being that I married a languid person. (lol) But of course, no one is holding me back but me.
My little boy does like to go with me on my afternoon walks -- whatever season it may be -- but he slows me down. It's much preferable to go alone. He also joins me on my 20-minute workout sessions at home, which brings me laughter while gasping for breath. I pray he keeps this up till adulthood (unlike somebody I know :P).
Occasional winds blow the snow resting the treetops, which appear like snow is falling from our stills.
We didn't stay long. In fact, we only plod a few meters, drove off, and went shopping. Didn't I tell you about the recent reopening? We have to make the most of it because who knows what'll happen tomorrow. Perhaps there'll be another lockdown, followed by a reopening, then repeat to infinity and beyond.
If you're wondering what that maroon skirt is all about, it's a tulle skirt. I bought it for our firstborn's maternity shoot -- that firstborn being the little boy I'm holding hands in the picture above -- which never materialize. But since I'm always wearing a coat in for the cold, might as well wear it often. Anyway, it doesn't look too jarring underneath piles of clothing.
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Well, I hope you have an awesome weekend! Stay awesome. ;)