Cold Snap!

Happy Winter! We're having a cold snap. It's 23 degrees this morning. I'm using the fireplace, burning all of those papers I usually shred because (1) I broke my shredder by shoving too much into it and (2) it provides heat. I have been throwing paper into the fireplace all year and today is the day I am choosing to burn it all. Hmmm. logs work better, but this will do.



We had our first snow on Friday night. This is the view from my window. Treacherous, icy driving. I stayed indoors all weekend. Fortunately, I had done much of my Christmas shopping on Friday, so I'm OK. Of course, I'm from the east

I'll be driving to my daughter's house Friday. I'm renting an apartment from a student. I hope it works out OK. It is certainly less expensive than a hotel, but more than that, it gives me some down time when I need it. Since it is in town, I can relax, shop, and get a good night's sleep and rest up so that I can have energy for my littles. I certainly know why parents are 30 years old and not 60 years old when they have little kids. But it all works out because I have so much more time and patience for them now. I cherish my time with them, I know how quickly they grow up. We do art and craft projects and these times are so precious to me.



This is the clubhouse with snow on the roof.