Snow Couple Pin

For 22 years I taught elementary school, most of those years were spent at 3^rd grade. I loved third graders. They were young enough to enjoy school, plus they were thirsty learners. We became like a second family as a year progressed.

Beginning the first day back to school after Thanksgiving weekend, every teacher pulled out all of their red and green clothing as well as every piece of dime-store Christmas jewelry—blinking earrings, jingle bell bracelets, Santa necklaces, and a variety of pins.

This pin was always my favorite. It brought a calm upon me. The posture of the snow people demonstrated caring, love, and protectiveness—a soft-spoken calm in an otherwise noisy season.

Rather than wear the pin on a blouse or sweater, I pinned it on the left lapel of my winter coat, so it was a daily part of me. I’d forget about it as the season progressed, but often someone would compliment and I’d remember the pin I wore over my heart. The sweetness of the snow people reminded me of my mom and dad’s relationship.

I don’t recall how I obtained the pin. Maybe I bought it, but I imagine Mom gave it to me as a thoughtful little gift.

I don’t wear all of the glitzy glittery Christmas jangles now, but I’m thankful for the Christmas memory of Mom and Dad as I attach this pin to my coat this season.