The Art of Making Snow Angels
By Brenda Hyde
My daughter and I made snow angels today. I have never seen
her as content and peaceful as she is when she plays this simple,
old fashioned game. She has found something that she can accomplish at her young
age by herself and she is extremely proud of her accomplishment!.
As adults, we can use these same methods to start a task that we may
have been putting off, or only have half finished. I only hope I can find
the contentment she did in finishing my next task!
-Be prepared.
It's important to have nice, warm snow pants, a coat, gloves,
and a hat. (the hats with tassels make neat angels!). Your
mom may take a little bit to get your dressed, so be patient.
It helps to smile, and think ahead to when you will be making
your snow angels.
-If you fail, try again!
So you forget that you are suppose to lay on your back
and instead, fall forward on your face. It's okay. Get up and
do it again!
-It's okay to get distracted.
It happens. You lay down to make your snow angel and
you hear some birds. You look up and see the pretty
clouds. Then you get a little tired and realize the snow
feels pretty darn soft. Take a minute to reflect then
start moving your arms and legs to make your angel
and you'll be focused again!
-Admire Your Work!
Always step back and look at your angel before you
make the next one. I know it's hard not to look for
that next clean spot of untouched snow right away, but it's
neat to look at what you've done too!
-Know when to take a break.
It's hard work making snow angels. You want to fill up all
the spots you can with them, but eventually it gets cold,
and your arms and legs get tired. It's okay to stop and pick
up where you left off tomorrow.
-Be creative and share your work.
Share your snow angels with mom and dad. Ask them
what they think and talk about ideas you may have. Hey,
you could make sand angels, or maybe it would work
in the grass. Mom will know...she knows these types
of things...
About the Author:
Brenda Hyde is editor at Old Fashioned Living.com and
a freelance writer. She lives in the snowy Midwest with
her husband and three children.
