Snow Days

Robert had 2 weeks of vacation left this year, so we were going to go to see his family for a week and then my Mom for a week. It was all planned and set up. I had my packing list written. We had a car video player for you for the ride.

Then the snow came. 4 days of snow. Almost a foot, with freezing rain on top of it. Winter storm warnings and chain requirements (and highway closures) from here to Salt Lake. 9 hours would have been bad enough, but at 20 mph the trip would take 27 hours of driving, assuming we didn't get stuck somewhere. The upshot of this - we're spending the holidays at home.

We've been sledding 3 times so far, and you adore it. At first we were putting you in the sled on your own, but after you tipped over twice (nothing terrible, the hill was short and not that steep, but the down side of your beautiful full lips is that they tend to hit the ground first so you did get a split lip) you wanted to go down but not on your own, so your dad or I go down with you.

We have Isbre pull the sled with you in it to the hill (one in the neighborhood and one in Noble Woods Park) and then sometimes we have her pull you up the hill.

Yesterday we went to REI and got you heavy socks, boots, and heavy mittens. I'd already gotten you long underwear and a fleece top from there and the cutest snow suit and fleece pants from the Pass It On Sale. You are now totally set for the weather.