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The Little Lilypad is a lifestyle blog mostly written by a mum to two beautiful, cheeky and entertaining daughters. It is sometimes written by the Man on the Pad or by one of our baby bloggers. Occasionally we accept guest posts too. There is frequently talk of sustainable living, saving money, lifestyle and travel. It is hopefully helpful, sometimes funny and always honest.
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It is not the years in your life but the life in your years

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Today we went to a snow play party, which is essentially a group of children running around in the snow, squealing, laughing and throwing snow at each other but they had a fabulous time! It was a beautiful day today and it seemed bonkers to be wrapping the girls up in snow suits and gloves, especially when it was so warm outside. 

Snow play

Being in the snow got me thinking, I never understand the whole skiing holiday philosophy, to me a holiday is all about the sea and sunshine but some of our very best friends love going skiing each year and have repeatedly tried to convince me to go. I clearly still need some convincing as snow is fun but it is no holiday.

Whereas another of our good friends cannot say enough about cruising. For the purpose of this post, I asked Lynette why she loved it so much (disclaimer; she loves cruising and loves to talk) "Everything you need, all in one place, where do I start? From the many bars to enjoy a pint, or a cocktail or two, to the restaurants where 5 star dining is a way of life every evening. From day wear, to beach wear, casual nights, to formal nights if you enjoy the finer things in life and waking up in different country each day is your idea of heaven, then cruising is the perfect holiday for you". (I think she should maybe be a sales rep for them!)

Once upon a time I would have been all about the night life and decent sun bed spot, whereas as I have got older I am more interested in stunning scenary, delicious food, quality accomodation and good entertainment for the children. (I just uttered the words "as I have got older" ..... shudder) It seems I am probably more suited to a norwegian fjords cruise than a raucous booze cruise these days but that suits me just fine.

I have spent the afternoon running around and playing in the snow so while my choices may have changed as I mature in years, my heart remains as young as my children throwing snowballs today.

Someone once told me,

"It is not the years in your life but the life in your years".

That sounds a perfect description to me!

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  1. Oooh that's a great motto to have in life. I must remember that! x x

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  2. OOh snow freaks me out brrrrrr

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  3. I have never been on a cruise but we are off to review a Carnival one soon, will let you know how we get on! Norwegian cruise would be gorgeous I bet. Snow party sounds fab, would be lovely for Christmas :)

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  4. I haven't been skiing since before having kids, but would LOVE to take them one day. I do also quite fancy a Norweigan cruise too :-)

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  5. I am with you there - snow isn't my idea of a holiday. The party sounds fun - I haven't heard of one of those before.

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  6. Now to me a trip somewhere cold like Norway would be my idea of heaven. I don't cope so well in the warmer climates - preferring to be snuggled up in layers. It's one of my ambitions to take a holiday to see the Northern Lights one day - which would suit me down to the ground!

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  7. I think that person was incredibly wise, that is a great saying. Mich x

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