Living in this part of the country means we can expect snow in the winter. Yet, every year I hope we will have a mild winter where the temperatures don't plummet and the amount of snow can't sustain a snowman.
No, I'm not a fan of the winter. I don't enjoy being cold and having to bundle up just to take out the garbage. However, I am trying to make the best of it by keeping busy with other things. The challenge is getting out of the house when it requires maneuvering around massive piles of snow and patches of black-ice.
This week our area experienced a massive storm that left quite an amount of snow. Some neighborhoods were left with a foot while others close to three. As a result, school & businesses were closed. Many had hoped that they would be back to normal by now (almost four days since the storm), yet there are those still stuck at home because their streets have yet to be cleared.(That's a topic for a different day...)
As a mom, when I hear the word 'snow' I start to panic because I know that I will have to accomplish a lot in a short span of time. Why? Because snow day equals stuck at home. What's the big deal, you may ask? Well, it isn't. It just disrupts a routine which can be difficult for some but ok for others (like teachers, who love snow days). I am one of those people who can't handle being stuck indoors. I like to go outside.
You see, as a stay-at-home mom your house becomes your office. A mom needs a break from her house just like an employee needs a break from his desk. Imagine getting stuck at your job during a snowstorm, you would go nuts! I feel the same way cooped up in the house.
So, I continue to pray that the remainder of the winter is kinder and look forward to spring!
