November 30, 2006
snow day: a photo essay
The last shoes of November. With socks.
7:50 am
He stayed outside until it started sleeting, then decided that he’d had enough. So we came inside and made muffins. Can you believe it? I”m such a housewife.
8:45 am
Looks like a damn school in here, doesn’t it? Don’t worry, later there will be pictures of the kids watching a video and me having a cocktail. Let’s just hope that doesn’t happen until after lunch.
9:15 am
Pumpkin muffins, hot out of the oven. Don’t you want one? I want a shower, myself.
10:00 am
Moroccan chicken and lentils. As I was putting this together, I reached for a LARGE knife and grabbed it by the BLADE. Fortunately, I didn’t cut myself, but I did realize that I need to be WAAAAAYYY more careful, because I totally do not want to go to the ER today. Also, we probably need to sharpen our knives.
10:45 am
Henry: Can we watch a movie NOW?
Me: After lunch.
Henry: Can we eat lunch NOW?
Me: How about we read some stories?
Henry: Nooooo . . . .
Me: How about we won’t watch a movie UNLESS we read some stories?
Henry: Let’s read this one!
11:30 am
As I was sitting here I heard a crashing sound from Charlie’s room. The boys are outside throwing snowballs AT HIS WINDOW. Snowballs that are primarily composed of ICE. No, they did not break the window and no, I did not kill either of them. Of course, it’s only ELEVEN THIRTY, so there’s still time. And I still haven’t showered.
12:15 pm
In the middle of lunch, Henry announces, “Hey, I think I lost a tooth!” He pokes around in his chair and says, “Here it is.” Then he hands me the tooth (eeeww) and finishes his sandwich.
12.30 pm
Why my kids should NOT be allowed to chose their own videos. Yes, that’s Scooby Doo Meets Batman. You didn’t know that Scooby Doo and Batman were ever in a video together, did you? Well they were! And it’s really really stupid. And Robin doesn’t seem to be wearing any pants, which I find a little disturbing. Also, The Muppets Christmas Carol, which the kids are refusing to watch. I didn’t really rent it for them, though, I rented it for me. So there.
1:30 pm
Showered. Thank god.
1:45 pm
French roast, from Starbucks. Because I really want to lie down and have a nap, but the boys have other ideas.
3:00 pm. I think.
Two and a half hours of patch today! Whoo hoo!
Oh good lord I have no idea what time it is now.
Not fighting. For now.
Is it 5:00 yet? No? How about another movie?
Watching the Muppets. And loving it.
Oh thank the lord.
Everyone needs a stegosarus at the end of a long day. Oh, and a glass of wine.
Yes, I know I said I would tell you about the Fabulous Friday Playdate Contest, but you will just have to wait ONE MORE DAY because my husband is home and we’re going to get some dinner and some sleep. Tomorrow! Contest rules and regulations! And prizes! Fabulous prizes!
I know you can’t wait.
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November 30th, 2006 at 9:35 am, sarcastic journalist Says:
So you got snowed in, eh? My MIL told me how much you guys were expecting and I felt totally jealous.
November 30th, 2006 at 9:38 am, Kristen Says:
Mmm, pumpkin muffins sound AWESOME.
The kids were going to have a friend over to celebrate the snow day, but then the friend’s mom wouldn’t let her husband drive him over. I think John is home right now coming up with plan B. I think I may suggest muffins.
November 30th, 2006 at 10:27 am, Laura Says:
Henry in that coat reminded me of the super fluffy outfit from the Christmas Story where the little brother couldn’t put down his arms he was so decked out in winter finery. However, Henry is far cuter, and is not likely to fall down and not be able to get back up. My children? Have worn that outfit, sadly. I even have photographic evidence I will use to embarrass them someday.
Hope you can get to a Starbucks soon. (Hey - what kind of coffee do you like?)
November 30th, 2006 at 11:39 am, Karyn Says:
You are like Martha on crack, woman!
How do you get your kids to stay sitting down? I have to tack their pants to the chair, or duct tape them there, if I want them to remain sitting. Plus, I notice they aren’t yelling or hurling crayons at each other.
How does that work, exactly?
November 30th, 2006 at 12:18 pm, Tater and Tot Says:
A shower on a Thursday? You’ve got to be kidding me!
The crock pot dish looks great!
You’ll have to share the recipe with us!
November 30th, 2006 at 1:55 pm, dani Says:
yes it does look good! i only didn’t ask for the recipe because i was too lazy to look at how to spell recipe. i always forget. thanks tater and tot!
November 30th, 2006 at 2:51 pm, Annika Says:
I love the photo essay.
November 30th, 2006 at 3:20 pm, Karyn Says:
LOVE the photo essay.
Loose teeth. Ugh. But congratulations, child!
You’re cute as a button - bet you looked fine before the shower too…
Oh, and I’m out of half and half so you can guess just how jealous I am of your tidy house, tidy self, tidy children, and coffee. *sob*
November 30th, 2006 at 4:54 pm, Jenorama Says:
Cute hair!
We did not have a snow day. My kids were distraught. We are supposed to get 12 inches tonight. Yeah, right.
Dude, you forgot to tell us about the contest!
November 30th, 2006 at 5:20 pm, Anne D Says:
You have the same Denby coffee mug that I do … COOL!
We are supposed to get dumped with snow tonight. Muffins sound like a good idea. Thanks!!
November 30th, 2006 at 5:22 pm, daysgoby Says:
CONGRATULATIONS Charlie on the tooth!
He didn’t break them on the muffins, did he?
It’s the last day of November! Whee!
November 30th, 2006 at 5:26 pm, Candace Says:
I love the mask with the glasses and the pjs. Awesome.
November 30th, 2006 at 7:55 pm, jennster Says:
LOL- those are awesome!
November 30th, 2006 at 9:05 pm, Jordan Says:
Looks like you had the same exact snow day we did, except mine involved a toddler, a runny nose, the movie CARS (which he ignored), a sofa cushion fort, and (for some strange reason) a lot of olives. My husband and I spent the day reminiscing about when snow days were all about laying around and sleeping, not banging your head against the wall asking over and over if it’s bedtime yet. *Sigh*
November 30th, 2006 at 9:16 pm, Karyn Says:
I just about choked to death laughing at the Flash costume…
How’d you get your stegosaurus trained to bring you a glass of wine? Ours just hides in the laundry beneath the underwear or in the dairy drawer in the fridge and causes a lot of fights.
November 30th, 2006 at 9:42 pm, Laura Says:
I’m going to miss the shoes.
December 1st, 2006 at 6:57 am, Amy W Says:
Just to let you know, it was 77 here yesterday :).