Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow...la,la,la..

[quietdynamics]

Started snowing here in Central NJ along the Delaware River on Sunday...
Hurry, scurry...to pick up Granddaughter 5yrs earlier.
Learned the ABS brakes work well on the car (was my Mom's..and hardly used)

Granddaughter in bed, turn off the light near the window...glance out.
Hmmm wonder why DH parked at the end of the drive, covering the sidewalk?

Honeyyyy??  No slide marks in the driveway...did it roll?  Mystery.
"Oh the weather outside is frightful"....just pull it back up....lol.  Oh and maybe cut the wheels.

Granddaughter came in from school Monday.
Face red at the chin...hmmm?  Did you slide in the snow/slush?
"I ate it Grandma"  I did not ask "where".
Last year I scooped the new snow off the railing and made her a real snow cone..guess she remembered.

Thought I was dreaming this morning when we got the call that school is out...heard the message vaguely.
Thank you 'message replay'
So now I am quiet as a mouse.
Hoping Granddaughter 5yrs who crawled into bed with us...will sleep longer...sshhh, tippy toe about.

Not sure I will get the things I needed to do done today.
Think 'someone' will want to play, make real snow cones...hope she likes pomegranate juice ones?
Put newspaper on the floor by the door? It is going to be a wet, busy day.

So let it snow, let it snow, let it snow... 

[Cassi307]

Quietdynamics
How much snow do you have? Our flakes are coming down big and fat and sticking. Just in  time for me to leave for work. I actually forgot to buy snowmelt. Since I am not fond of snow I guess this qualifies as denial.

My teenage son has resisted buying boots despite my constant nagging. Wonder how much he will like having his feet soaking wet.

Life is calling and I am off to work. Stay warm everyone.

[quietdynamics]

I have been awake for two hours...we have about 2 inches.
Flakes are big and fluffy...going to sweep the front and back with a broom

No snow boots...time to put a grocery bag on feet then into shoe...lol.

[jpd54]

 We have ice in Arkansas.  Schools out for three days.  Everyone is slip sliding around. 

We would rather have had snow.  For all of those that do, please have fun in it for us.

                                  Jennifer

[Cassi307]

Jpd
Sorry to hear about your weather.. We were lucky here and didn't have it so bad. My boss texted me as I was leaving this morning and decided to close because the roads were bad. I got to enjoy a quiet day at home while my teen was stuck in school.

My energy level is low these days so I opted to nap part of the day away. I have not decorated for the holidays and have not pushed my son to get things out of storage. Christmas means spending energy I don't have. I'd be happy to plug in my ceramic tree and leave it at that.

hope everyone stays safe during the icy weather.

[quietdynamics]

We have ice in Arkansas.  Schools out for three days.  Everyone is slip sliding around. 

We would rather have had snow.  For all of those that do, please have fun in it for us.

                                  Jennifer

Ugh..when I lived further north in the state, at a higher altitude ...there were issues with ice, flooding of the streams and the cars, school buses managing the winding road up and over the "Montana Mountain" ...steep with a reservoir at the top, then down to a narrow flat plane of farmland/dairy bounded by the Delaware River..a mess with kids home for a few days. Often roads closed. Our snow storm usually come in Feb/March.

Granddaughter 5 yrs. had to clean her room before she was allowed to go out. Pick up those 'little things" that clog the vacuum. " I am tired". I said " I imagine you are..keep going so you can go out in the snow"..lol   Great motivator.
So happy we found "pink" snow bib/pants" for her...only took days and a number of stores.

We came in and "I" really needed a nap..time out.
I had just laid down. Door bell rang..."Ding-dong"  Yeah her friend and her Mom are here...3:30. groan.
Redressed her to go out back with her friend. Darn out of chocolate for "Hot chocolate"

Yeah she is invited to their home for an hour....lay down with book..but cannot sleep.

Later that night...granddaughter cannot sleep...rearrange blanket...say there, now you can have great dreams. She wakes late again in the night.  Maybe too much excitement.

Her face was so rosey cheeked when playing in the snow..that is the vision I hold...it was a long day and a longer night.

She had fun...and the snow is still here, with the sun shining.

[Sleepy In Seattle]

  Sounds cozy!!!!

I love the snow...we get it so rarely here in the city (though there's PLENTY just an hour away in the mountains), and there's no equipment to handle it, so when it happens, the whole city just shuts down. Kids are all home for the day and can sled right down the middle of the streets, everybody bundles up and wanders around, cheerful for the unexpected holiday.

Several years ago, we got RECORD snow and a cold snap for a week before Christmas - it was the BEST CHRISTMAS EVER!!! Everything was cancelled - no rushing around, no craziness. The market 5 blocks away was open, so we could drag our sled over to get groceries.

I do feel bad for people who need to get someplace and can't, but for us it was magical.

Enjoy your SNOW DAY!!!

[Pisces24]

Cassi307 :  Wow! You have a great boss.
I work for corporate America. The weather person can say for everyone to stay off the roads but my company will expect us to come in. If we don't, it is considered an unscheduled absence and we only get a very limited amount of those. (That is why I have an FMLA.)

Weather is fine here in eastern Iowa. Temps in teens and 20s and very little snow expected so far.

[Cassi307]

Pisces24
I am retired from my job in the courts and now work part time at a church. We are a 3 person office so it has certain benefits. I seem to be in a flare period currently (just in time for Christmas) and they are being accommodating. At my last job we were expected at work even tho we had blizzard conditions. Calling in sick was a major crime. I do not miss it. You have my sympathy.

Not too much snow today but I worry about falling. Last night my teenage son was holding my arm the same way that I used to do for my mother when she began to have trouble walking. Actually can't wait for the upcoming 3 days of rain to wash away the ice and snow.

Stay safe everyone.

[connie50]

This is what memories are made of, for us.

Two weeks ago we took a drive to the small town we are wanting to move to - to look again at a couple of properties we have in mind.

It was mid week and it snowed over night, a nice dry snow.  We found a small bakery in town that serves breakfest and lunch. The building used to be the old drug store, they still had the back bar and counter but removed the barstools, had a creaky pine floor, tin ceiling, crown moulding, picture rails and awesome breakfest.  My kind of place.  Tons of character, I'm in heaven.

To make it better we saw that the hardware store had a lot of Christmas decorations in their front window.  A tradition we started some years ago was to buy a unique ornament every year to add to our tree.  From that alone we have memories galore.

We start out walking toward the hardware store and a very light snow begins to fall almost surreal.  Big full belly, bundled up with hats,gloves, and snow boots, sporting a new Christmas ornament and a very light snow.  What could be better ?  I draw on that feeling every time I am feeling overwhelmed with the stress of our hopefully, upcoming move.  It was absolutely magical.

[SjoGirl]

What a wonderful memory!

[Cassi307]

Connie
Thanks for sharing that experience. Sounds beautiful.

[quietdynamics]

Bad timing Mr. Snowman.

Kids back in school one day from winter break then this tonight?
Cloudy with snow. Low around 15F. Winds NNE at 15 to 25 mph. Chance of snow 90%. Snow accumulating 5 to 8 inches.

Hmm....is someone humming the Grinch song?

[Bucky]

quiet - from what I hear on the news, those of you who live on the East coast are going to get snow, more snow, and more snow!!   

Growing up, I lived in an eastern suburb of Cleveland, OH - in the snowbelt, were we would get all the lake effect snow from Lake Erie  . . . . we would get dumped on!  I don't miss those days (I now live in Central IL and we're usually lucky and the storms split right at the river and either head North to Chicago, or South to St. Louis).

The very first snow is always so pretty - if you are at home, looking out the window!     After that, I'm done with the snow and wouldn't mind one bit if we didn't have any more all winter long.

Connie - your visit to the small town bakery and the light snowfall sounds picture perfect.  I've always been a "small town" kind of gal.  To me, life seems more relaxed and laid back in a small town and the banker, grocer, pharmacist, and doctor know you by name. 

I hope none of you lose power and if you HAVE to be out driving in the snow, be careful.

Bucky

P.S. I believe it was YOU, quiet, that posted last month . . . "Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow . . . " 

[eye2dry]

What big beautiful snowflakes are coming down....have been all day.

I am in Ohio and we will be getting 3-5 inches .

Had no place to be today so just sat back and looked out the sunroom window with cup of

hot green tea and watched the birds at the feeders.

Tomorrow?? Need to be at my daughters to watch the grandkids for the day

they are still out on Christmas break and they need a sitter. Enjoy it I will.

But I am wondering what the 20 minutes drive will be like getting over there.

eye2dry