I found this beautiful winter poem and thought it might be a comfort to you. It was to me, and I think it is very well written. I felt it really captured my own feelings about winter.
'WINTER'
Sugar
I too am Thankful for not having to go outside to potty. I remember doing that as a 7 or 8 yr old and sure was a bit drafty. Kinda spooky too in the dark. LOL