I have a
love - hate relationship with winter in Middle TN!
I love that if its below freezing it lasts about 48 hours MAX.
I hate that we don't get enough snow to actually engage in winter activities- sledding would be so fun in our yard.
I hate that I feel like I need a coat and a jacket at the same time.
I love that the sun shines most days.
I hate that when it does rain everyone acts like its 8 inches of snow. There was a 2 hour delay last week because of the risk of ice but there was no ice. There was an early dismissal the week before that due to the risk of rain turning to ice- it did not. That was an interesting day because I freaked out because I wasn't sure where Samantha goes when school lets out early. Typically she goes home to a sitter, but I didn't want her sitter to have to navigate our driveway if it was going to ice, so I had to call the school and send her to aftercare. Despite that, the school system is AWESOME!
I love that the a little bit of snow is like magic around here. How cool is it that everyone goes sledding even when you get a dusting and can still see the grass?
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| Yes, I admit it. I took a picture before I went to wipe him off. Bad momma. |
I hate that everyone is defensive about being afraid to drive in it! I get it. You know the roads
might be bad and we don't have the proper equipment, but if the roads aren't that bad where I live I am expected to be at work and I'd like my kid to go to school...if you don't want to risk it stay home. Don't judge me for getting out there and I won't judge you for staying home.
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| Grandma came to visit to help out when David was in Sweden. |
Winter for David has been a little different. He has been to Barcelona and to Sweden this month. He loved Espana. He was very busy there but was able to catch a Barcelona futbol game! He also enjoyed all the fresh food. The weather was mild and he really enjoyed some of the tourist activities he was able to participate in. I hope we plan a trip there in the next 2 years- maybe for our 10 year anniversary! Sweden is always dark and COLD, and he was over there in Dec and earlier this month. So, after two trips this month he is suffering from jet lag, but so glad to be home. The kids are thrilled to have him home too.
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| Matthew after a rough day- split his chin on the fireplace! |
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| Having ice cream for dessert- brain freeze! |
The kids are growing like weeds. Both Samantha and AJ need new clothes- thats great, but I need to find some time to do some shopping! They have been really enjoying all their new toys and crafts. Matthew is a trip right now. He is babbling like crazy, but seems to say less now than a month ago, but there is more grunting and squealing - usually in protest or because he wants the food off my plate. But he is blowing kisses...love that! He wants to play with the kids Legos. This is driving me crazy because I am so afraid he is going to eat all those little pieces. Its hard to occupy him while they are so focused on building. Puzzles only go so far for a 14 month old!
Hope you all are staying warm and dry. Love to you all.
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