Monday, January 10, 2011

Snow Day 2011

I snapped a few pics of how our snow day went.  Sam was home from work and Hope was home from school.  Alas, Hope didn't get to go out and play in the snow.  She woke up this morning with an upset tummy and seemed pale.  I'm of the old school mothering stock; if you are sick you must have blankets piled on you and eat soup.  End. of. story.  Despite our lack of snowmen and snowballs, today was a wonderful day with the family.

This is what 8am looked like:


I spent the early morning hours writing letters and drinking Earl Grey:



Then I went out in my teapot pajamas and bright blue boots to feed the birds:



I had some tummy time with Atticus the Drooler:



Meanwhile, Hope was camped out.  We rolled the tv stand into her room and she watched The Two Towers AND Return of the King:



Then I made a reading nest -- tea, Tolstoy, and my favorite blanket:



Then I made a huge pot of soup:



Hope was going to spend her evening reading The Hobbit, but she conked out the minute her head hit the pillow:



I realize I didn't take any pictures of what Sam was up to, but when he wasn't holding the baby he was 1). watching anime on the laptop or 2). playing video games.  He is kinda sick of me hovering with the camera, so if he isn't holding a kiddo I don't take his picture.  Also, I didn't photograph the laundry or the baby crapping up the back of his pajamas.  You can thank me later.


Tomorrow is another snow day:  no work and no school!


 

12 comments:

christina said...

I love that you still write letters.

Andi said...

Yay for snow days! We had snow, but not enough for an actual snow day, unfortunately. And that crapping up the back of the jammies is a treat, isn't it? I just never knew. lol

Elisabeth said...

I, too got a chuckle out of the pajama comment. Those were the days. Hoping for a snow day tomorrow! Hoping Hope is feeling better!

Mindy said...

Your snow day sounds lovely. We're hoping for one of our own tomorrow, but the snow gods keeping passing us by-- fingers crossed that tomorrow will be the day.

Chris said...

Everything about this post is so full of warmth :) It just made me happy :) Despite Hope being sick :( I hope she feels better soon! And I can't help but grinning from ear to ear every time i see Atticus!! He is SO freaking adorable!!!!

Eva said...

Sounds like the perfect snow day!

I don't miss driving in the snow, but I do miss staying home with it out the window.

nerdybookgirl said...

I love writing letters. I think it is partly because I have time to think before I "speak" and because I love good pens and paper. Writing letters gives me an excuse to indulge my paper and pen buying!

nerdybookgirl said...

The best part is that he grinned hugely while he was pooping in his jammies. Atticus certainly has a sense of humor!

nerdybookgirl said...

Hope is feeling much better and she went out for some snowy fun yesterday!

nerdybookgirl said...

I hope you got your snow day, Mindy!

nerdybookgirl said...

I don't think I could ever drive in weather like this. I may venture out for a walk to the coffee shop later. It is day 3 of snowy/icy weather and I'm getting cabin fever!

nerdybookgirl said...

Thanks! He is a cute little stinker!