Warm Thoughts

Take a look at the weather widget in the right column. Tonight it says 44 degrees, but feels like 71 degrees. Let's all collectively remember this moment. ...ahhhh, nice.

Let's face it, weather in Minnesota can be unpredictable. The night before Andrew was born, December 31st, the weather was warm. The day he was born it was chilly. The day after he was born a big storm blew in, and when it came time for his Bris, it was 40 below zero.

I tell you this because it's possible Andrew's Bar Mitzvah might land during some chilly weather. But here's what I say...Let's embrace it!

Here's how we've warmed up Andrew's birthday over the past 12 years.

We declare his birthday a national holiday -- Well that was already done for us. Andrew's birthday is January 1. And while he wasn't born anytime close to midnight on the 31st, every year we stay up and count down to his birthday.

We've made the day extra "suite" -- One lucky year, we watched the Timberwolves from my employer's corporate suite. Nevermind that the team wasn't too good, we felt extra fancy hangin' like superstars watching the game.

We mix up some fun -- Jordan is a Food Network fan, and each year he bakes up a cake for Andrew for us all to enjoy.

Here's our word to the wise. Pack your long underwear, your snuggie, your parka, gloves, scarf and hat. But also be ready to celebrate and break a sweat on the dance floor!