A snow day’s tale
It’s a hard fact in our household that there is nothing in this world more exciting than pulling back the curtains and seeing the world around you in a carpet of white.
It’s also fair to say that we started this year in a bit of a funk. Without routine, then struggling to find routine and if I’m honest, a little tired of being grateful, trying not to look beyond each single day. So I’m right in saying that it’s my duty and pleasure to up the embarrassing mother stakes these days, right? That she only has to look to me for that little piece of reassurance! So that no matter how old you are, no matter what global crisis is surrounding you now,
you will forever have permission from this camp, to act the big kid and do the happy ‘white stuff dance.
We shot some unique basket ball hoops, grabbed the old fin-less windsurf board and headed to a snow field, all in a morning’s hard play.
Grateful for nature’s own (snow) curve ball intervention right here.

Artifact Motherhood is a collaboration of artists/mothers from around the world. Sharing stories of the joys and struggles of our journey. Our hopes and dreams for our children. With little nuggets of wisdom here and there. These are more than photographs with dates written on the back. These are the artifact we are leaving behind for children and the generations to come.
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ALL OF THIS!!!! I love how the perspective and framing of your pictures match and convey what is on your heart. I agree with every single word. Children do look to us for reassurance to let loose and enjoy being carefree. Your art tells that story perfectly. Beautifully done Jo.
Oh Hollie, thank you so much for seeing and relaying exactly what I hoped would be seen right here. It’s difficult sometimes, isn’t it? Your words mean everything.
I love this series so much! Love that you have a surfboard to sledge down the hills, your family sounds like so much fun, I want to come hang out!
Oh, I just feel the fun energy in these photos! I love your different angles and perspectives. I love how your family did something different with making the most of the snow. The surfboard reminded me of a couple of times when I took our firstborn out in his baby bath doubled up as a sledge!! I was convinced that the snow would be a one off, but were caught out again the following year, so reused the bath again! Luckily, he hadn’t quite grown out of it and happily sat while my husband pulled him along.
I love you finding your inner child to get giddy about snow! I am the same – and what a way to have a day off from the covid blues <3
Oh I love your documentation of what is incredibly bloody exciting when the UK gets snow, as it’s not very often we do! It’s felt like we are in a different country! And I do the same, pull the curtains back and squeal in delight at that blanket of white. And the cool perspective shot from underneath the basketball hoop is an amazing image. The surfboard is not only genius but also hilarious. I really enjoyed this post and your accompanying images.
Beautiful storytelling images Jo! Thank you for sharing them. My boy had a wide smile when I showed him the snow images. He loves them so much!