Wednesday, January 17, 2018

Snow Day

Chip was THRILLED when we got the text Monday afternoon that our school district was cancelling school for Tuesday because of winter weather that was headed our way!  Ice and snow!  Grocery stores were mobbed.  Never mind that it was 65 degrees outside when the text came. Temps were dropping and moisture was in the air.  Woo Hoo!

It ended up being anticlimactic as all get out.  No snow.  No ice to speak of in our area.  Well, the dog's outside water bowl froze over, but a gentle kick with my shoe and that thin ice broke pretty easily.

Regardless, of the absence of precipitation there was no school and that was enjoyable enough!  I did have to work because when you work from home there are no snow days!  But it was a nice productive day and I was so grateful that I work from home and didn't have to worry about driving or getting out of my slippers!  That made it into the Gratitude Journal yesterday!

I also took some time yesterday to try my hand at pork empanadas.  I pulled some of the pizza crust I made a while ago out of the freezer and whipped up a meat concoction with lots of garlic and spices.  Rolled the dough out and made little meat purses.  We loved them.  They were delicious!  And even kind of pretty, but I failed to take a picture!  Boo!

In other news:

  • It is still cold. 15 degrees this morning.  Brrrrrrr!!!!
  • Cooper was cooped up yesterday and wasn't a complete jerk.  Thank you to TWDITW for not making us completely miserable with your pent up enthusiasm.
  • A coffee pot and dryer running in the morning just automatically makes your house sound and feel warmer.  Can something sound warmer?  I think so.
  • I was still cutting my hair just a little bit yesterday. 
  • I took a hot shower and a hot bath yesterday. 
  • I hope this cold weather does a number on mosquitos! 
That is all I have for now.  Stay warm where you are.  

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