Seattle got snow.
So, as you can imagine-- we all ran for cover and holed up in our homes immediately. Or at least I did. Husband seems to think that the Jeep is Superman and has been running errands and going to work as though there isn't a 6 inch layer of ice out there.
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| Dutiful Hubby getting the car ready so we could go to church (This was an hour after the first snowfall) |
It's been FOUR days that we've been holed up inside with no storytime, no Kidz Bounce, no Target, no playgroup...NADA. NOTHING. We went outside the day it first snowed and there was like an inch or two and Tristan just waddled around and then I was freezing so we came back in and we haven't left.
This is what we've done:
- Watched Mickey Mouse on repeat until I couldn't take anymore Hot Dog dancing
- Tristan and I picked out his 2nd Bday party outfit. (I spent hours on Zappos.com and said Tristan! I'm getting you this, you like? And he laughed which means yes ;]) Are you curious what I picked?
and these kicks:
Eric likes the blue/I like green. TBD.
- We watched Lion King on Sing-A-Long Mode..and we sung (and danced) along.
- We played some of my favorite old school music videos online (taking advantage of being some of the few in the area with power)
- Got lots of tummy time play with RyRy-- he's getting so good at rolling both ways!
- Built the ultimate leaning tower of Mega Blocks.
For those who have never been in Seattle during a snowstorm, you might think we're dramaqueens...until you're in a snowstorm in Seattle. And then you'll be stuck at home (or on the side of the road if you really are that ignorant) gazing out the window at 3 or 4 inches of snow when BAM! Your power goes out. Then you're suddenly freaking out about how you're going to make dinner, take a warm shower, straighten your hair, watch your episodes of Greys Anatomy, charge your cell phone, check your facebook-- oh yeah and stay warm for the night since it is snowing outside afterall!
We were EXTREMELY fortunate to not lose power this year- it literally went out ALL around us but we did not get hit. Back in 2006 when we lost power right before Christmas for about a week, it was extremely hard to function! I remember my friends and I driving around all day trying to find places to charge our phones and stay warm until we realized we were almost out of gas and no gas stations were open. We ended up finding one 20 miles away and BARELY made it. We took showers at the Bellevue Club and stayed out driving as late as we could until we finally succumbed to cuddling up on the floor in front of the fireplace at a friends house. I can only imagine what kind of nightmare it must have been for those with small children. I have never been more thankful for power!
We were EXTREMELY fortunate to not lose power this year- it literally went out ALL around us but we did not get hit. Back in 2006 when we lost power right before Christmas for about a week, it was extremely hard to function! I remember my friends and I driving around all day trying to find places to charge our phones and stay warm until we realized we were almost out of gas and no gas stations were open. We ended up finding one 20 miles away and BARELY made it. We took showers at the Bellevue Club and stayed out driving as late as we could until we finally succumbed to cuddling up on the floor in front of the fireplace at a friends house. I can only imagine what kind of nightmare it must have been for those with small children. I have never been more thankful for power!
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| The ice was so heavy on the trees the branches were touching the ground-- these branches are usually higher than the fence!! |
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| Our trusty jeep that got Eric to and from work everyday |
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| The fresh snow on about 2 inches of ice that was covering 4 inches of snow. |
Can't wait for all the snow to melt! I really am getting old... never thought I'd wish for the snow to go away.
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