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This Number Should Be Illegal For Temperatures

Posted on January 24, 2011 8:10 am by TheAngelForever

I would not and could not make this up. That was a picture that TechyDad took when he was taking NHL to school this morning. According to the weather people, not only is it –13 outside, but it is quite windy. Once we factor in the wind chill it actually feels like it is –24.

So how do you send your child to school in this type of weather? The answer is layers. Lots and lots of layers!

NHL is wearing sweats, topped with a zip up hoody, boots, hat, two pairs of gloves, his coat, two hoods, and a scarf to protect his face. My guess is he will still feel the sting and not be warm enough. Luckily he does not have to walk far to the car and into school.

Now I am off to curl up under a blanket. For the second night in a row JSL had nightmares and was in our bed. I did not sleep since he kept kicking me.

Stay warm everyone!

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Winter Woes

Posted on January 23, 2011 3:10 pm by TheAngelForever

That’s it. . . I have had enough of this winter weather. I knew December was too mild and would come back to haunt us later on.

Welcome January!

January has been cruel with lots of snow, ice, and temperatures not even coming close to 32 in weeks. Tonight we are supposed to dip down to –14. Just thinking about it makes me shiver. I have not left the house this weekend and am not planning on it right now.

I keep hearing reports from TechyDad about the ice dams on our roof and I want to cry. No matter what we do they keep forming on the one side of the house. I have a feeling the insulation under the now replaced section of the roof is shot. We will have to address the obvious problem with our contractor this spring.

So this is my message to Mother Nature:

If you need to vent, please use the comments below. I know how it can sometimes help.

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Another Snow Day in PJs – January 2011

Posted on January 19, 2011 8:30 am by TheAngelForever

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Disney Dreaming of No Snow

Posted on January 18, 2011 8:40 am by TheAngelForever

Right now I wish I was seeing this:

Instead of the magic of Disney World, the view out my front door looks something like this:

Yes, both boys have no school and are ~~trapped~~ stuck home with me today. Lots of things that need to get done, but not likely to happen. Safe travels to everyone out in this snowy and especially icy weather that is all over the place today.

If you could pick a place to be right this very moment, where would it be?

I am off to hide under the covers and wish I was in Florida with Mickey Mouse and friends.

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Helping With Sick Little Brother

Posted on January 15, 2011 6:13 pm by TheAngelForever

Dear NHL,

It was a tough week here at home. JSL was sick most of the time and attention has been on watching his fever and easing his cough. Wednesday, during your snow day, you were such a help.

When I went outside to shovel around the house, you watched your little brother for me. Then, when I told you that his temperature was going higher, you helped get me his water. You wanted me to play a game with you, but I did not want to leave JSL’s side since he was so sick. I allowed you to play on the computer and you were so good.

You sat there quietly using the computer and checked in with me from time to time. When I needed something else, you got it for me. Thank you so much for being so helpful, not being jealous – you are a great big brother and amazing son.

Love,

Mommy

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