WWE Results

We dodged the bullet on this last WWE. We had a couple of inches of snow Friday morning, but then we just had cold rain the rest of the day. Scott went into the hospital Thursday night because he didn't want to brave the poor road conditions that were expected Friday morning. Scott had his grand rounds presentation based on his research, and he didn't want anything screwing that up. I don't blame him. I slept easier knowing he wouldn't have to worry about slipping off the road into a ditch Friday morning.

The snow Friday morning actually looked beautiful. It was very wet, so it stuck to everything. I took some pictures before the sun was officially up.

WWE

Well, this is the second week in a row that we have a Winter Weather Event (WWE) heading our way tonight. Most people are not looking forward to another one. The snow is great fun, but today was the first day this week that Forsyth County schools were in session - and they had a delayed start. This next storm is suppose to bring us a little snow, but it sounds like it's also going to be icy - yuck!

But, what can you do about it. I've stocked up on all the essentials. We have enough food, water and whatever to last us a month ;)

My favorite way to worry away the anticipation of such a weather even is to check the weather channel's website - often. It's become an addiction. The hour to hour forecasts are my favorite. They seem to updated hourly. How do I know this? Because I probably check it hourly.

I need to get over this weather addiction.

But, I don't think it's my fault. I grew up talking about the weather. I come from a family of farmers whose lively-hood depends upon the weather.

It doesn't help that I have a computer in my kitchen where I can check the weather as often as my little hear desires.

So we'll see what the night and morrow brings.....

In the meantime, here are some pics of the kids. Payton decided to jump around in her Halloween costume this afternoon. She convinced Ian to do the same. (This actually didn't take much convincing. Ian was an eager participant.) Even lion got involved.

Major Winter Weather Event!

I love how the meteorologists use this phrase - winter weather event - because it sounds all official. To us it meant - SNOW! (and a little freezing rain and sleet). We got 7 inches of snow Friday night into Saturday early. Then Saturday morning the sleet started for a couple of hours.

The first venture out didn't last very long because there still was some freezing precipitation stinging the little ones' faces. And it was just downright COLD. But in the afternoon, things calmed down and bit and we sled and played outside a while.

Payton had a great time sledding with Mommy and Daddy.

It took Ian a little while to get warmed up, but Daddy helped.

I shoveled some of the driveway - we had to leave a path for sledding. It was not fun. This time there was about 1/4 to 1/2 inch of ice under the snow. And the snow was fluffly, but heavy because of the sleet layer. UH! I worked for at least an hour and I still didn't get all the ice off.

Kids say the darnest things - Part III

Last night, I telling the kids that it was almost time to plant some of spring garden. Peas, onions, radishes and rhubarb can be planted outside. These germinate in low soil temperatures. Payton asked what germinate means.

I tried to describe how the seed opens up and a little bitty plant comes out of the seed.

Payton's response: 'Like poop comes out of your butt?'

No, Payton not quite....

Kids say the darnest things - Part II

On Wednesday, we were almost to school when Payton says, 'Mommy, I miss you. I don't want to go to school. Can I stay with you? I miss you! - and Ian'

Mommy's little heart melted.

'Payton, understand that if you stay with me today, you HAVE to go back to school tomorrow. And next year when you're in kindergarten, we can't do this.'

'Okay, Mommy. Can I stay with you today?'

'Alright, Payton. You can play hooky today.'

Huge grin across Payton's face. So we hang out on Wednesday. (I had to explain what hooky was - she seemed to understand.)

Thursday, Uncle John and Cousin Amy were passing through and we pick them up, and take them to the hospital to have breakfast with Scott. (which was a very nice visit, by the way) I told Payton that we would take her to school after breakfast.

On the way to school, Payton asked, 'Mommy, can I play hockey today?'

Hooky, Payton, not hockey ;)

Kids say the darnest things - Part I

Yesterday, the kids were playing in Ian's room when suddenly I heard squealing, crying and gnashing of teeth. So I ran back to his room to see what was the matter. They both weren't being very nice to each other for some reason or another.

Then I saw that they had my workout bench on Ian's slide. This looked rather dangerous, so I told them to get it down and to not climb on it. Well, Payton proceeded to climb on the bench as soon as I got my words of warning out of my mouth.

'Timeout!' I yelled. Actually, both kids got a timeout - which is sitting in their chairs at the table.

Daddy was sitting at the table eating supper when my after-timeout-questioning started.

I asked Payton if she was going to do something after I told her not to do it. (I realize this question was not worded very well, but you know, you just go with it sometimes.)

She looked at me, paused and said, 'Yes. (pause to look at me) No. (pause to look at me in confusion).  - I DON'T KNOW WHAT THE RIGHT ANSWER IS!'

I was about to rephrase the question when Daddy started chuckling to himself. He couldn't contain himself. He broke out into a laugh and let the kids go.

Chickens to the Rescue!

On the last trip to the library, we found a new book that Ian, especially, has enjoyed.

In this book, the farmer or his wife, or the other animals on the farm have some crisis. Then on the spread of the next two pages, the chickens remedy the problem.



We happen to have a toy rooster, who has now become the chicken to the rescue!

Ian has been running around with this rooster, throwing it up into the air and yelling, 'Chickens to the rescue!'

He even rides the remote control car.

The rooster, not Ian.