Last week, we were trying to get our selves back in order after the blizzard that hit last weekend. It was one of the weirdest weeks I have had in a long time.
Jim and I had Monday off because the state closed down in order for the road crews to open the roads back up. Our neighbor bladed our driveway for us, and we were able to get to work on Tuesday. I had no issues, but Jim slid off the end of our driveway into the ditch. We tried to dig him out, but when I sunk to my bits in the snow, I came out spitting mad, and proclaimed my hatred of winter, of cold, of snow and of pretty much everything else, and we called Jagger to pull him out.
We were to return to school and bus driving from the break on Wednesday, but we had a snow day instead. When I tell you my days are extremely messed up in my head, I am serious about it.
Thursday, we had school. I had no issues driving the kids to school. Nor any issues driving them home from school. And then I got home. As I went to turn into our driveway, somehow I slid sideways and sunk the back end of the bus into the ditch. I tried to rock out. Nope. I called my boss, who told me just go ahead and call Jagger. Sigh. When I tell you I did not want to call him 2 days in a row- but….I also couldn’t stay stuck until spring! Luckily for me, Jagger is one heck of a good guy, and also knows when to give you crap, and when to shut his mouth. He told me it would be at least an hour, maybe longer because he wasn’t at home when I called. I said fine - what choice do I have but to wait? But then my neighbor happened to stop- he said he thought he could pull me out. And he was successful. So I called Jagger back and told him never mind. I then decided I should drive around the mile and come in from the other side of the driveway. As I am pulling in for the 2nd time, I slid sideways and ended up right back in the same ditch, but facing the other direction this time. When I tell you that I said a few choice words…..
I called Jagger back and said well old buddy what are you up to now? Fortunately while I had him on speaker, I was able to drive out of the mess and I then resigned myself to parking the bus at the school. Thursday night, we had an additional 4-5 inches of snow, and so we had a snow day again on Friday. It was pure insanity. And we can now just go ahead and do spring. I am completely done with winter weather.
Madison sent some photos of the girls on their snow days. They had fun!
The girls got taken out for dinner, as Andrew is gone this week for training. He took them out before he left!
This afternoon, the girls came over for spaghetti and meatballs (an Evelyn request). We had fun playing with them. We hadn’t seen them for quite a few days due to the weather! One more reason to hate winter.
Evie wanted to build a snowman. Luckily for her, aunt Mal was willing! He turned out pretty cute!
While they were building the snowman, Daisy found herself rolling in poop. She had to take a bath, and her punishment was giving pony rides. She actually seemed happy about it.
Last year, Jim got a 70’s tv show puzzle. We spent days and days putting it together, only to find it was missing a piece. This year, he got an 80’s tv show puzzle. We have been working on it. I am hoping to have better luck this year. Wrenley was all about helping us. And she wants it on record that if a piece is missing this time, it is the cat’s fault.
I had a little craft idea. I found this cute little tree on the Christmas clearance at dollar general. It was 75% off, so I got it for 1.25. I got some valentine foil stickers and made some ornaments. Total project cost $4.25. I am still making the ornaments, but I like the vibe. Ignore the Christmas platter it is sitting on - I am using it to be able to easily maneuver it while I work. Cause sometimes I relax in weird ways I guess. I also enjoyed hanging with Jim and the girls, and had a nice call from Preston. I do love me a weekend. And now,
I am extremely sad to see the weekend end. It was pretty relaxing, but we still managed to get some stuff done. I wish I could say the roads are clear. They aren’t. I wish I could say we have another day. We don’t. Suck it up and face it I guess. Only real choice we have right?
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