Snow on the outside, picnic on the inside

I just received a call from my Grandchildren, 3 and 5, that they were bringing a picnic to Grandma's.  When my children were small and we had days like today, snowy, windy, and the natives would get restless, we had an indoor picnic.  Funny I would write my last blog and get a call on a picnic in the family room with  my children and grandchildren.  Years ago, I would plan a special picnic  and the kids woud get involved in the preparation of the food,snacks, and drinks.   I would also pack the kids favorite books, games and coloring books. We filled the picnic basket with the picnic plates, cups and plastic silverware, all in bright colors, spread the tablecloth in the family room and the picnic would begin.  It was special time spent with the kids, making idle chatter while eating, but it was "big time" to spend time alone with Mom playing games and reading and Mom coloring pages with  them.  These are days I will treasure forever.  It does my heart good to know that those days meant so much to the kids, that they have passed those good times down to their children, and today The picnic is at Grandma's.  Share a picnic today with someone you love.  If your weather permits, have a lovely day outside.  If you are snowbound like us, spread out your tablecloth somewhere in the house and enjoy your day....pass the picnic tradition on to someone who will treasure the day with you.  OH, by the way, Cameron and Zach, said the game today is Monopoly Junior :)  Can't wait :)