The way a crow
Shook down on me
The dust of snow
From a hemlock tree
Has given my heart
A change of mood
And saved some part
Of a day I had rued. Robert Frost, 1923
The kids, of course, had a snow day. Thomas and everyone at his company were released early, and all work for the weekend has been canceled. I don't know if you guys have gotten a really complete picture of Thomas and the way he loves to work from reading this journal, but let me tell you he is like a fish out of water if he isn't working at least six days a week. Now if the weather were nice, say, conducive to actually fishing, he'd be fine. But it took him a good long while to get settled down when he first got home today.
I helped him out a little by suggesting that we run errands and stock up on groceries. I took him out and kept him busy for a few hours before the snow got bad. The kids got a new game for their Wii that isn't supposed to be released until Sunday, but that, for some reason, has shown up in our Meijer stores ahead of time. So that kept them busy for most of the day. Of course Eler Beth played in the snow. Then Thomas and I played a few of the Wii sports games with them, which afforded them a lot of amusement. Those Wii games really are rather fun, I must say.
I'm not sure what we'll do tomorrow, or how easy it would be to go anywhere. We're ready to be snowed in I guess, if we have no choice in the matter. I'll probably spend the morning cooking up some meals ahead of time and freezing them, doing housework, and trying to keep Thomas occupied. He'll probably, at some point, take Eler Beth and her friend to a good spot to sled like he does every year. I'll await them at home with hot chocolate and dry clothes! Brrr. The temps are really going down.
I hope that everyone has a safe and happy weekend, snowbound or not. I guess I'll finish up here and head off to my nice, warm bed. Perhaps I'll read a while. Take care everyone!
Thank you Donna for the lovely graphics.
16 comments:
gosh i hope we get one good snow here before spring... I dont get snow days, only if the court houses shut down, THEN we can go home... and i feel you scott cant sit still ever... he took a bath last night because his back was hurting, i had to keep forcing him to stay for longer than five minutes.
WOW most of JLand will be snow bound this weekend, hope the kids enjoy it
Take care
Yasmin
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I have so much to comment on... first, the Robert Frost poem is so nice to read!! I haven't been reading much poetry lately and is nice to see some. And second, before I forget, I love that graphic way at the bottom.... just too cute!! Yes, the same here... my husband needs a good six day work week usually or he is lost too, like a puppy. I love the meat deals at that Meijers!! We would just love to have a Wii someday maybe too; am glad you are enjoying it. I keep hearing how much fun it is. Hubby will probably not let us get another game system here though as we have a new and an old Game Cube and we have a broken Playstation that needs some repairs and we have a new Xbox 360 so the man will say no for sure but am so glad you are enjoying it. Enjoying the snow here too. Both our hubby's like fishing.
Lisa : )
Where I am I am getting Noah's Ark kind of rain.......you got socked with snow! WOW!! Enjoy it while it lasts, LOL!!
Hugs,
Gina
Lori
I know the propects of being snowed in are not you favorite, but it sounds like a really nice family weekend shaping up at your house. It brings back some really great memories from my childhood.
Sam
I was thinking of getting a Wii as an easy way of getting fit, then i began to think i was too old.
Jenny <><
Hope you're not too badly affected, Lori.
Wow, how crazy that you're getting the snow rather than us--very unusual! The sun is actually shining here. I hope everyone is safe and warm!
Beth
Have a warm, safe and wonderful weekend!
Hugs, Martha :-)
stay warm and snuggle down
hugs
Sherry
Hope you have been able to stay warm this weekend!!
How much snow did you get once it was all done?
Hugs, Charlotte :)
We've had more than our share of snow.I want spring.....
before long anyway.
Love to read what you all are up to.
connie
Stay warm, bake, play board games, sleep, read..........Barbara
Doug sounds like Thomas, if he is not working he is bored and underfoot while I try to do things around the house. I love WII and I am totally addicted to Guitar Hero and Zelda. The sports games are good exercise though!!
xx
Lisa
GELL. US. As long as I've lived here, I still expect (and miss) snow every year. Oy vay... LOVE FRost...one of my favs. ;) C.
Love the Robert Frost poem! (Hugs) Indigo
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