Mid-Winter

Nothing is more true than when living in the Great Northeast, nothing is certain regarding the weather. This applies more to winter than the other three seasons. Winter started early this year -- in November -- and hasn't let loose. We've had above average amounts of snow and the temps the past few days have been typical mid-January temps: below zero! When we got up this morning, it was still minus 12.

Last weekend it snowed on and off with most of the snow coming Saturday night into Sunday morning. We ended up with 6 inches. Ron plowed early Sunday morning, and I shoveled the walks. I like it when we both work together and then come together to share a meal. I made home made pancakes while Ron cooked up bacon. The food tasted so good after being out in the snow.

Monday, Ron had a doctor appointment with the ENT. We went to breakfast at Westgate Diner and then headed home. I ran errands in the afternoon and then spent a lot of time on the computer, updating my spyware and downloading new software.

Tuesday was an Ember day. Boy oh boy, she can be so fresh sometimes, and as is typical, she loves to push buttons. I knew back when Tony was a baby/child that I did not want to be a stay-at-home mom, and being with Ember two days a week brings it all back. Em needs to be in a pre-school environment a couple of mornings a week. She needs the socialization and the cognitive stimulation. She's very smart. She's also now potty trained. There is the occasional accident but they are seldom.

Wednesday I was a total slug. It was incredibly cold and I didn't leave the house. Pretty much I spent my time on line surfing the 'Net, something I haven't done in a long time. Using the November issue of PC World (which I took from Ron's doctor's office on Monday), I visited most of the sites they recommended as good places to download free software or just to obtain information.

Thursday was another Ember day. It was mostly a good day for both of us.

Friday I painted almost all morning. The third bedroom is now under "attack" by my paintbrush. It's going to be a long, arduous job but I'm in no rush.

And today... I was out in the extreme cold to run errands around town. Ron's gone down to Russell's for a peek at what's going up for auction tomorrow. He heard there are antique guns. I could have gone, but I much rather be home alone.

Weather - See above for what's been happening. Cold and snowy.

Exercise - I've been treadmilling regularly. The boredom has been alleviated somewhat by my listening to an audio book on my iPod. I love my new iPod. :--)

Gas prices - They've gone up a few cents, but are still below $1.90 a gallon.

Life lessons - Winter always hits me up side the head like a 2x4. It's cold; it's depressing; it's darkness. If I could, I'd hibernate and not leave the house until spring.