Nothing New

I usually don't post unless there is something new with the kids. However, there is a certain special someone (she knows who she is) who sends me messages when I don't publish a new post for a while. The only thing new here is more snow -- 49 inches so far this season -- with our snowiest months (March and April) yet to come. Between the two planned days off and the two snow days, the kids have only had three days of school each of the last two weeks. There was actually a blizzard warning from snow blowing up from the ground. It was the weirdest thing I have ever seen! We finally made it into the double digits today (first time since Thursday) and the weather guys keep talking about our 'warming trend' - up to 33 this week.
Since D broke his foot, I have discovered the downside to all of this beautiful snow (other than driving in it) -- shoveling the driveway. I did that this morning while it was -1 so I could get the trash cans to the curb! We now have a snow thrower, and I'm sure there will be some humorous stories from the first time I try to use it.
I have started to get the hang of winter driving, at least to Super Target and the kids' schools and back. If you brake in just the right spot while you are cornering your very large SUV, you don't actually have to turn the steering wheel to turn the corner-- you simply slide around! I just hope D is off of his pain meds by the time the kids' ski lessons start in February so I don't have to add mountain driving to my repertoire!

Happy New Year!!

Despite the fact that the Aggies, Cowboys, and Broncos all lost, we are still having a Happy New Year! We are still covered in snow, but the sun is shining and it is beautiful!

The kids and I went to a friend's house last night and roasted hotdogs and s'mores, sledded down a hill, and ice skated on their pond. Since it was about 13 degrees, we headed home after a couple of hours because we all felt like big popsiscles!
Our 'big' celebration last night was to gather around D's bed and pop confetti poppers when the ball dropped in New York. Grandma had hers aimed the wrong way and it shot confetti straight up the sleeve of her robe! S was very upset when they were all popped and I had a big mess to clean up -- but it was lots of fun!!

The kids have had fun in the snow, and are not really ready for school to start tomorrow. You would think after two and a half weeks off they would be ready to see their friends again!! I am dreading the end of the week when my in'laws leave. I think they should just move in!! D is starting to recover and I will send an update after we see the doctor on Wednesday. Hope you all have a wonderful New Year!!