Snow storm

I have mentioned that I hate winter, yes? I hate getting out of a nice, warm, cozy bed and freezing my little piggies off when I walk downstairs to let Zona outside. Most people would just say, "Hey Kristen, just put on a sweatshirt and some slippers!", but to that I say, "I was built for warm weather." We are currently under a level 1 snow emergency, which means emergency vehicles are the only ones allowed on the roads. Last time we had an ice storm like this one, our town had no power for THREE WEEKS so after the first couple of nights, my family peaced out and fled to Arkansas to stay with mom's brother and his family. It was MUCH warmer there. I was MUCH happier. The older I get, the more I realize cold weather isn't as bothersome to kids as it is to adults. For a kid, there are snow days, sledding, french toast breakfasts and snowball fights. For adults, there is driving through the yucky weather, slipping and sliding to work and worrying about your kids getting sick. However, we still have the french toast breakfasts, so there's that at least.

With this horrible winter weather, I had at least hoped for a day off of work. I've been really stressed lately, and really, it all stems from work. The kids get multiple days of no school, but us adults have to still somehow make it to work. This week, I give adulthood a great big thumbs down.

For tonight at least, I am going to cuddle up with my family, watch a movie, and maybe play some games. And maybe, JUST MAYBE, us adults in the midwest will have a snow day tomorrow too.