Please Remind Me the Good Things About Winter

I have a hard time consoling you as it appears you live in Florida. :)

I am in Minnesota, and although this has been an extremely mild winter, I am used to months and months of below zero weather and multiple feet of snow on the ground, ice everywhere, etc.

Good things about winter...in Minnesota, where it's cold...the smell outside, wrapping up in a comfy blanket, early nights, sledding, skiing, snowmen, snow period, the moonlight on the snow... :)

The rain............we need the water.

Snow because some people love to ski....good for local businesses.

A fire in the fireplace......cozy.

Fuzzy socks.

Hot cocoa!!!!

Fun, fuzzy blankets.

A reason to stay in & be lazy once in a while!

Pretty sweaters?

I can't think of any.
LOL

Snuggling!
Hot Chocolate!
Fuzzy Socks!
Sweat pants!
NOT HAVING TO SHAVE EVERY DAY!
Curling up on the couch with a blanket , hot cup of tea and a good book.

....crickets.....

Sorry, got nothin'.

Said the weak voice from upstate NY.

:(

Hmmm, what is winter like in Orlando? 50s? 60s? Rainy?

I'm used to single digits and a 3 foot base of snow most winters, but this winter it has been in the 30s-50s, mostly dry, and we are LOVING it! It was amazing being able to take our kids to the park to play in the SAND on Christmas Eve. Normally the park would be covered by snow from November-March.

Cold weather means no bugs. :)
And cheap electric bills.
And baking cookies without guilt for running the oven.
Not burning your hands on the steering wheel or seatbelts.
Not worrying your ice cream will melt before you get home from the grocery store.
Not worrying if you have sweat marks on your blouse.
Not having to shock the pool as frequently.
And fresh hot coffee in the morning is always better when it isn't making you sweat. :)

ETA: for all you folks posting about snowflakes and such... I'm not sure you're helping. She's in FLORIDA. They don't GET snow. So now picturesque snow falling, no playing in the snow, none of that. NO SNOW. It is sad for those of us below the "snow belt".... :(

Enjoy it while you can. Us Floridians know that this cold is just a fleating fancy and soon it will be 98 degrees and you will be wishing for fall and winter lol.

That moment when it stops snowing and there's just a perfect coating of fluffy snow on the branches and ground and it's just silent and still all around. That *moment*, all of 5 seconds before realizing driving is going to SUUUUCK once the snow melts, then refreezes into ice. Other than that, nope, not much that's good about winter.

Snow castles, snowmen, and snow volcanoes. Catching snowflakes on your tongue and watching a 3 year old do the same. White frosting across the entire world around you. But that's winter where I am, where it's very cold tonight and without central heat my house would be about 30 degrees instead of 65. In warmer weather climes, winter is great because there is a break from the unrelenting heat, it's not hurricane season, you can go for a bike ride during the day without being drenched in sweat, picnics for lunch are nice (fewer bugs, less heat), and you have more time to rest. Enjoy being snuggled up and warm in your flannel jammies and let the cooler temps help you appreciate the warm ones to come.

That's what bugs me the most about this winter...it's been too...oddly mild. Talk about an epic fail of a winter (in my opinion)...snuggling, hot cocoa, reading...are way more fun when it's snowy outside. Anyway...one thing we did the other night that was way fun...hubby made a fire outside...we made foil dinners and cooked outside and roasted marshmallows...all bundled up. It was fun :). It felt really good to sit around the fire and warm up our hands. There's the typical...snowmen...sledding...etc. (which my kids would LOVE to do if we'd actually get some decent snow). One thing I know I'll miss when it warms up...is making hot soup :). Don't know that I helped at all...sorry :p.

The look on my daughter's face when she gets to play in the snow.

And also escaping from it...to Florida.

Not squinting constantly from the migraine sun blast.
Not sweating all the time.
Not having your groceries bake in the car.
Not having to wear yucky summer clothes.
Not having to see everyone else wearing yucky summer clothes.
Not having your driver arm baking and freckling all the time.
Not having to constantly lather up with gross sunblock.
Not having to wear gross swimming suits or go to gross annoying pools for swimming lessons.
Getting to wear awesome boots and cute outfits.
Not having all my energy sapped by the heat.
Loving the gym because my energy isn't sapped.
No bugs.
Our moldy basement doesn't smell when it's this cold.
No lawn mowing.
Gets dark earlier, and I like the dark.
Christmas lights.
Snowmen.
Hot Chocolate.
Pretty scenery.
Cozy pubs, dark beers.
Cozy layers at home to wear.
Wearing clothes longer without washing because they don't stink.
Putting the kids to bed when it's dark.
Exercise shoveling without sweating unlike lawn mowing.
Winter is my season. What can I say. I never want it to end!!! For me there has not been enough snow, and it's ending too soon!

I like to think we are blessed to have snow or rainfall because there are still drought ridden areas of the world and people who are struggling because of it.. Rain or Snow.. It's all good by me...

When it snows everything looks clean and magical!

I have bad news for you. Did anyone tell you about the love bugs that come in the spring and summer (twice a year) and cross over central Florida??? Oh you are going to hate it. This winter has been very mild compared to the past two. Last night and Saturday night were cold, but by tomorrow it will be warming up. I love winters here in Florida this is why we moved here, no snow to shovel, ice to scrape and you can wear shorts most of the year.
What are you planting? I have put some new plants into my potted garden (I am not allowed to plant in my back yard). So far my tomato and strawberry plants are fine, but I wrapped them up for the cold nights.

For everyone else: the average temp is around 70, not humid here in the winter and always sunny.

It doesn't last very long!
It was cold here last night too, but will be back to 70s on Wednesday.

You don't have to mow the lawn as often? I know in some places you don't have to at all.. but here in Houston, yep, we still have to.

Also, layering, I love a cute little sweater/jacket and scarf combo.

ummmmm... SPRING!!!!!!

You live in FL! Not finding a WHOLE lotta sympathy for ya !! LOL!!!!JK!!

I hope your winter gets better soon!!

I love looking at the stars and they seem clearer and crisper in the winter.
And no mosquitoes or wasps is a definite bonus.