Melting Snow

Wouldn't you think a two hour delay means an opportunity to take advantage of some extra sleep and relaxation?  Not for my kids.  We received the call last night that today would be a two hour delay for school.  My son was awake before 6:30am and willingly went outside to help his dad shovel the driveway.  He's such an awesome kid.  I'm so proud of him.  In a few years he will be a teenager and I'm not sure if that typical teenage laziness will kick in but so far he's always been an early riser.  It's not a bad thing at all.  I'm just shocked that he would still rather get up super early even when he doesn't have to.  What a guy!  My daughter also woke up early and went outside.  As they helped with the shoveling I stayed inside and made bacon, eggs, pancakes, hot chocolate for the kids and coffee for us adults.

My husband wasn't on a delayed schedule but did make it out the door a little later than usual.  My kids spent the morning playing games and drawing pictures while I caught up on some laundry.

My son wanted to take the bus to school and my daughter came along with me since it was the start time for my job in the cafeteria.  I put in my 3 hours of work and came home.

My little pug is not a fan of the snow.  I had to carry him down the deck stairs.

I'm guessing we got about 5 inches of snow yesterday and the shining sun has melted a little bit of it today.  Yesterday I watched on the news as many cars were stuck all over and I wonder how anyone could like this crummy white stuff.  Today it only lays on the grassy areas and not on the road so that's okay with me now.  It can be such a beautiful sight but I'm more of a summer girl.  Snow in mid November makes me wonder what's to come for the rest of the season.