It's getting cold here in Saskatchewan! Earlier this week it snowed, and although the snow didn't stick you can really feel the chill in the air. I had to break out my full winter parka on Tuesday, in typically reluctant fashion.

Evidently the timing of the onset of winter was fate, though, because this afternoon I checked my mailbox and discovered my present had arrived! I was thrilled to see that it was from Roots, which my Secret Santa had noted from my wishlist (it's my all-time favourite for winter. Gotta support Canadian classics!)

Inside the package was not one but two pieces of headwear: a lovely headband and a great big bobbly toque. This is perfect because the headband will be good for the medium cold (0c to -15c) while the toque will be perfect for that deep cold (-15c to -42c, the coldest day we had last winter.)

I tried them both on immediately and they fit perfectly. I'm definitely going to wear the headband tomorrow. While I was taking the tags off, I noticed an interesting comment: the toque is inspired by Roots' "cabin socks." Cabin socks? You mean the feet-warming staple that I wear all the time? This has got to be fate. I had to snap a picture of hat + socks together and they really do match, it's so cute!

Anyway, I wanted to say thank you so, so, so much to my Santa for the two hats. I signed up for this exchange on a whim after completing the teacher exchange and I couldn't be happier! These are really fantastic and your thoughtfulness will be appreciated for a long time to come.