This photo is from New Year's Eve. However I think it adequately describes how I am feeling today thank you very much!
Hello World,
It's Tuesday morning and I am snuggled in my bathrobe with a cup of hot tea beside me and my laptop burning up cyber space. My 20 year old is outside shoveling once again trying to stay ahead of the 12-18 inches of snow expected later today into tomorrow. This will pile on top of the 24 inches that are already here. He and my husband shoveled enough yesterday to allow my hubby to crawl into work earlier this morning. There have been no plows in our neighborhood for three days. I have left the house once to get milk and paper towels from the store. It was so scary. Like snowboarding with a car, slipping and sliding our way to civilization. Not good!
I was in high school the last time this much snow fell in Virginia. It was fun then. My days were filled with reading and snowball fights with my brothers. I baked in the kitchen with Mom and enjoyed the fact that school was canceled for a WHOLE week. It was awesome!
So what's different for me now? I am a 42 year old cranky menopausal woman who is snow bound with her 20 year old college sophomore and 45 year old even crankier "I hate this freakin stuff - isn't this is why we moved away from Maine" husband. At the moment their relationship with one another is experiencing...ummm...growth pains shall we say. Being cooped up together is NOT always FUN people! How's Courtney you ask?? Not happy. She is missing the routine of school and all the physical activity she gets to do there. At home it's just floor exercises with mommy and LOTs of reading. Now we are looking at 2-3 more days of close personal contact, never has my 900 square foot house felt so small.
So what's a girl to do...
1.
Pray that the power does NOT go out...DVD's have saved us and allowed for family togetherness filled with laughter.
2.
Bake bread every day, freezing it for when we get back to our regular schedule and home made bread becomes a memory.
3.
Learn to love Mexican Dominoes...because we have played about 52 million more rounds with 78 million more to go. So...many...spots...
4.
Take one room at a time and deep clean...again taking advantage of this slower pace and forced time inside.
5.
Dream of a tropical vacation filled with warm beaches, sand and a really cute cabana boy bringing me chocolate and lovely drinks with umbrellas in them...sigh...
6.
Write...write...write...write...well you get the idea.
7.
Be patient with my hubby and children. Not only am I stuck with them BUT they are stuck with me! I know, I feel their pain!
8.
Stop watching the news...it's just pi*#@$& me off. We need less federal government in our lives. 'Nuff said!
9.
Eat chocolate...ALL DAY LONG! It has healthy antioxidants you know. Who cares if my face breaks out like a teenager...NO ONE WILL EVER SEE IT!
10.
Come up with a yummy Valentine's Day menu that uses my freezer and pantry since I am apparently NEVER LEAVING MY HOUSE AGAIN!!
So what are you doing today? Is there snow where you are? Are you enjoying being out and about? I will try to curb my jealousy.
Leave a comment and let me know what's happening in your world.
Until we meet again...Happy Snow Days(weeks)!!
Mary
12 comments:
I hear you. I have often wondered what people do, when there is so much snow. I would have gone crazy, way before you. Here in California, we are getting a lot of rain all at once. The drivers don't like to make changes and there are a lot more accidents. I don't like getting wet and having water spots all over my glasses, but I will survive. Take it easy. I'll pray that your electricity won't go out. God bless you.
I hope things dry out for you soon. Water spots are a pain in the patootie! Stay safe with all the craziness on the roads.
I am dreaming of sand and warmth too. I am wondering why I left Boston, to get more snow here than there. Hopefully someone will get that groundhog and spring can begin.
Now that photo is Authentic with a capital "A"...good job Mare!
Happy Birthday Caroline!! I got you some snow for your birthday! I knew you needed more!!
cathy - no makeup, in jammies, with rosacea freaky face AND cupcake pj's. Baby we are all about transparency!!
That photo brings back soooo many memories! I can top your being trapped in the house with a husband and son....I just spent 6 days trapped at my IN LAWS alone. Just me and MIL. I only got home this morning. I was either going to go postal or have a nervous breakdown.
LOVE THIS!!! LOVE IT!!!!
Great photo. :) Here in Washington State it's nearly 60 degrees today and sunny. Crazy. Will be dumping buckets of rain in a day or two. And should get a little more cold weather in Feb/March (like 30 or lower). I enjoy your blog; thank you! I'm 40 and just starting some hot flashes and excellent mood swings. My 3 kids are 6, 4 1/2, and 3 so this menopouse thing is going to test me. God Bless, Lori
Sharon - I am so glad you made it home without commiting murder. Now your stuck with grumpy men, even better!
Violin Mama - It's official. I am no longer in love with winter.
Lori - the menopause thing is tough. All I can you is pray...hard. IT seems to be the only thing that works. That and stay away from sugar. Not so fun. I am glad you enjoy the blog. I appreciate the support.
Happy Reading!
What am I doing...laughing at this post, that's what! You are cracking me up!
Stay sane and I hope you break out soon!
Totally love your honesty! Here in the upper midwest we are jealous of your snowfall. Until I read your post...I completely forgot....you don't normally get this! You are stuck! We live in the land of snowplows and snowblowers. I'd send my son over if we didn't live so far apart!
And...menopause at 42. Hmm...that may explain my behavior at 41 - having my youngest be only 2 I forget that I won't be having babies forever and my change in HORMONES may be related to menopause approaching. Thanks for the reality~!
imoomie - I can now laugh as well. I got to go to the grocery store yesterday. It was an absolute blast. Truly awsome!! Laughing is better than sitting in a pool of tear and snot let me tell you...
RealMOM- you have to watch out for those nasty hormones. They sneak up on you when nobodies nursing. I had to have a partial hysterectomy when I was 35 so my menopause has come a wee bit earlier than normal. My advice...stay away form sugar and move your body. I have found these two things to be the only ones that work for hormonal harmony.
I will send the sleigh for your son. Mine wants to move to Florida...can't really say I blame him at this point.
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