Yes, we did manage to get out today!
It was still icy in spots while we were getting out of our neighborhood. A nice half-inch layer of ice encrusted over powdery snow on the van and in the driveway. Despite a little sliding, I took the kids out to McDonald's for lunch and a run around the Playplace. They were happy to be out after being stuck in the house for the past three days. Luckily, they also behaved during our grocery run to WalMart. Michael was very helpful; he helped put items in the cart and held the door to the freezer cases. He's at the age where he can help out with simple tasks and I know it boosts his self-esteem when he feels like he's helping.
As of 7:03 PM, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools will run on a 2-hour delay. I wonder if they won't just go ahead and cancel.
On a somewhat related tangent, I wonder what's up with all the weird weather. I have a friend in Queensland, Australia, who's directly affected by the floods. Please pray for her, her family, and everyone affected by the rising water. Thanks.
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Wednesday, January 12, 2011
Tuesday, January 11, 2011
Day 2 of the Great Snow-In
Hubs and the Kids are at home for the 2nd straight day. Thank goodness for satellite TV, Netflix and the Wiggles! Hubs turned on the DVD upstairs so the kids could still be distracted while he has several phone conferences this morning.
I'm going to try to get some art done this AM...I managed to put some stuff up yesterday, but I'm way behind in photographing and processing those images. Ah, the perpetual problem of trying to fit 28 hours into a 24 hour day! At least this enforced hibernation is giving me time work on my languages/linguistics stuff that I've been neglecting for the past several months. I received several foreign language books this past holiday season that I haven't even cracked open...until yesterday.
I'm trying to put a positive spin on being housebound with 3 kids who are rapidly approaching "cabin-fevered". Their schedules have already been thrown off by the weather, so the transitions back to school are going to be fun.
Oy. When life hands you a snow-covered lemon, make iced lemonade.
All original writing and art copyright A. Dameron 2000-2010
I'm going to try to get some art done this AM...I managed to put some stuff up yesterday, but I'm way behind in photographing and processing those images. Ah, the perpetual problem of trying to fit 28 hours into a 24 hour day! At least this enforced hibernation is giving me time work on my languages/linguistics stuff that I've been neglecting for the past several months. I received several foreign language books this past holiday season that I haven't even cracked open...until yesterday.
I'm trying to put a positive spin on being housebound with 3 kids who are rapidly approaching "cabin-fevered". Their schedules have already been thrown off by the weather, so the transitions back to school are going to be fun.
Oy. When life hands you a snow-covered lemon, make iced lemonade.
All original writing and art copyright A. Dameron 2000-2010
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