It has become apparent to me that I need to recognize the individual stages of winter. Yes, I see 20 distinct stages. Perhaps this is merely my last ditch effort to stay sane until spring makes her debut, but all true nonetheless.
(Disclaimer: Not all photos were taken this year. They are a compilation of several winters here in Iowa, so some may be repeats for you. We are currently experiencing stage 17, the "gross limbo stage". That photo was just snapped this week.)
Stage 1: Magical
Stage 2: Fresh
Stage 3: Too Much Snow
Stage 4: The City is a Sandbox
Stage 5: Ice
Stage 6: Making the Most of It
Stage 7: Blizzards/Blowing Snow
Stage 8: Post Blizzard
Stage 9: Labor Intensive
Stage 10: Fort Building Snow
Stage 11: A Winter Wonderland
Stage 12: Too Cold for Anything but Ice Fishing
Stage 13: Cabin Fever
Stage 14: Perfect Snowman/Snowball Snow
Stage 15: Fun
Stage 16: Indian Summer
Stage 17: The Gross Limbo
Stage 18: Melting
Stage 19: More Snow
Stage 20: So Over It!
Mother Nature: Could you please send spring just a little early this year and help a girl out? I would be most appreciative!
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P.S. Doing some redecorating here thanks to a mishap. There is also a new button to grab and a name change coming soon, so stay tuned.
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