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The first thing you have to do is, of course, wake up after it has been snowing for a long time outside. The farm will be coated in a heavy layer of snow. You don’t even need to look through the window to know it, you will notice a shift in the air as soon as you wake up and become aware of your surroundings.
Now, do not be mistaken. Waking up won’t be your choice, but your goddaughter’s –although, after taking care of her for so long, you might as well skip the first three letters.
She will come to your bed as early as she can manage and excitedly announce it’s snowing and she wants to play outside with you. You might turn to your spouse, complain, beg for five minutes more to sleep, but none of it will work. You don’t actually want it to work. Don’t leave your goddaughter waiting for too long.
Your spouse will kiss you and they will ask you to take her outside while they make breakfast for the three of you. This will be your cue to leave. Don’t forget to kiss them back and tell them they are the best, though if you truly love them, you should have no reason to forget this step.
Before you even consider taking a step outside of the house, you must make sure your goddaughter is wearing her favorite coat. It has to be her favorite coat, the purple one with a pink faux fur collar, not only because it’s the one she likes wearing the most but because it’s the warmest one she owns. Make her put on some boots and gloves as well. A scarf and a pair of earmuffs can help a lot too.
Don’t forget to put on something warm as well. You don’t want your spouse to get mad at you like that one time. And you probably don’t want to catch a cold either.
Making a snowman might not be your goddaughter’s first choice and that is completely okay. In fact, it’s ideal. Let her make snow angels and try to catch snowflakes for as long as she wants. Try to warm yourself up while she is having fun on her own. The farm can get surprisingly cold, maybe colder than what you’re used to. This is why your goddaughter needs that coat.
The snow must be just right if you want to build a snowman with her. Check it’s not too powdery, not too wet, and that there’s enough of it. This has rarely been an issue in the farm but it never hurts to check again.
Once you know the snow is perfect, you can start building your snowman. Pick a good place where the sunlight won’t hit it. Next to the chicken coops is a wonderful place. No need to worry about them coming out and ruining your work. It’s too cold for them and they are happier staying inside their warm little houses, just like you were happy sleeping inside your warm little house about half an hour ago.
Help your goddaughter by making a snowball as large as you can with your hands, then place it on the ground so she can roll it around until it’s almost as big as her, which will mean it’s big enough for the base. It’s easier than starting by directly rolling the snow on the ground and it will save you time.
This is especially useful if your spouse walks right past you into the coop to pick up fresh eggs, which is a sign your breakfast is almost ready. They might still be dressed in their pajamas, their hair might still be messy, they might look like they just got up from bed, but don’t let any of those things fool you. You don’t want to eat a cold breakfast and neither does your goddaughter.
Help her with the snowman’s head and body. Don’t forget to flatten the top of each snowball so it doesn’t fall apart.
It’s not a real snowman until you give it a face and some clothes. This is your goddaughter’s favorite part. While she looks for some nice decorations for your shared creation, try to make your snowman as stable as possible. Adding some extra snow might be a good idea, especially around the base, but be careful and don’t add too much. There is no exact measurement. You will feel it in your heart –or maybe you won’t and it will fall apart within minutes.
There is a high chance, nine out of ten times, that your goddaughter will return carrying at least one piece of clothing from your closet. This is fine. Unless it’s your limited edition gridball shirt signed by the Zuzu City Tunnelers’ quarterback, it’s no big deal. Let her have fun and comment on how handsome your snowman looks.
Admire your snowman and tell your goddaughter you make a good team, just in time for your spouse to announce breakfast is ready. You might smell it the moment they open the front door. Offer your goddaughter a piggyback ride and know you will enjoy your breakfast. Yoba knows there is no better cook than your wonderful spouse. Give them a kiss, thank them for the food, and eat up.