Winding Down on Sunday

I decided to check on the dogs to make sure they were snug in their kennels and that they had water, so I asked Eler Beth to let Dad know what I was doing; I knew they would start barking as soon as I stepped ouside, and I didn't want him to wonder what they were barking at.

Me:  Tell Dad I'm checking on the dogs.  You'll hear joyous barking!

Eler Beth:  Who's "Joyous"?

                       

Well, for one of the few times in my life I actually watched the whole Super Bowl.  I figured since I do live in Indiana I should watch and root for the colts.  As soon as the game ended we could hear fireworks going off in our neighborhood.  Thomas and I watched it together here at home while Eler Beth played on the computer, and Andrew went to a Super Bowl party.  He was rooting for the Bears, though.  He didn't really care one way or the other (we're not a sports-watching family, I'm afraid), but he always roots for whomever he perceives as the underdog.  All in all it was a pretty good game.  I was a little disappointed in the commercials, save for one or two.  I liked the Bud Light commercial with the "ax-murderer/chain-saw guys"; you'd have to see it to understand!  I liked the GPS one and I really liked the Budweiser one with the little dog that camouflaged itself accidentally as a Dalmation.  Oh, yes, and the "rock, paper, scissors" one.  They weren't as good as they usually are, though.

                       

Our schools have already announced that they will be running on a two-hour delay in the morning.  The temps are going to be bad, but the wind chill factor is what is really going to be bad.  They said we could see anywherefrom -10* to -20*F in the morning.  I'm glad there won't be kids standing at bus stops in those temperatures, and I hope my car starts when it's time to take Eler Beth to school!