Consistent temperatures well below freezing have brought all sorts of adventures for the boys already this winter, even without precipitation.  We’ve stopped the car on side roads to break giant ice-cycles off of dripping fire hydrants.  We’ve learned that no matter the temperature, Oaks still prefers no shoes or coat.  He’s also the only one who’s stayed well.  Go figure.  I’ve learned that when it rarely ever freezes for this many days in a row, one must clearly articulate that there is to be NO STEPPING OUT ONTO THE LAKE.

Not even a little toe!

This year the lake froze over for the first time since the boys have been big enough to be out exploring alone.  So naturally, the first day they noticed it, they wanted to run down to “check it out” with their friends.  I obviously should have known better.  I said, “Okay.  But no one goes near it.  Do …