For the 
longest time it looked like the mild temperatures of the last weeks of November were going to keep the snowstorms away, but yeah, we finally had our very first snowstorms this month. Later than usual: same old shoveling routine. Or ice-picking routine.
Because of the snowstorm (and the sudden drop of temperatures), we decided to let go the idea of hauling out the outdoor decorations. Our neighbours have already taken care of providing extra neighbourhood light since the middle of November. Very pretty, yet so politically incorrect.
Additionally, both the cats have become aware that snow and cold are not really meant for them, so instead of running out and doing their business outside, they’ve become ‘stay-at-home cats’. There’s nothing worse than a year-old cat tearing up the house, couch and other furniture.