I was awakened this morning to the sound of our phone ringing.
At 5:00 AM.
It was a recording of the kids’ principal calling to let us know that there would be no school today.
Great, another snow day. Woot.
So, I turned off the alarm and went back to bed. To be awakened two hours later by several inquiring minds, wondering why I hadn’t woken them up.
Why do kids happily jump out of bed at 7AM when there is no school? But on school days…
Forgive me, I digress.
I managed to keep the kiddos at bay for one more hour, so I could squeeze in some quiet time and one very large cup of coffee before starting breakfast for the crew.
Then the power went out.
After about an hour of watching the kids open the refrigerator to try to figure out why the light wasn’t coming on, listening to incessant requests to light every candle in the house, and knowing we only had 4 toilet flushes between me and insanity (we are on a well and no toilet flushing happens without power) I called my husband.
I needed him to start the generator.
Desperately.
He came home and seriously, he’s never looked hotter than when he was cranking that generator.
I think you know what I mean, ladies.
So, now we are powered up… at least for the important things like toilets, the refrigerator and the computer.
Whew.
Something about days like this make me want to clean and cook. A short bout with no water and no power makes me suddenly panic that my little nest will rapidly become a disaster area with piles of reeking laundry, unflushed toilets and nary a bite of food to eat.
And I am grateful for things like hot bubbly water. Comet. And crock pots.
It’s barely afternoon and my floors smell like Fabuloso and my crock pot is bubbling with Pioneer Woman’s Spicy Dr. Pepper Shredded Pork.
The bathrooms can wait. Evidently, I’m not that grateful.
Glad you have power back. We have a snow day, too, but also have power.
Ruby
How do you get so much done with the kids there?? Seriously, I have to wait for them to go back to school to get anything done….
Aye yai yai! (can you tell I'm a NY'er *wink*)…so sorry you all are STILL having snow…
You MUST post a review of the Dr. Pepper Pork!! I saw it on Ree's site the other day & was completely intrigued, but, I must admit…a little afraid…Please let us know how it is!!
Promise you won't be jealous if I tell you we are at 70 degrees now?? What a lovely morning though 😉
I so love reading your blog. Always makes me smile. Or cry. Or smile and cry.
Thanks for that, by the way. 🙂
Karrie
You crack me up!! I so feel ya!
Wow another snow day for you guys! Jezz can't catch a break from the snow eh? At least no bad pranks happened? Happy April 1st (:
I made that spicy pork for a pot luck on Sunday. Not one shred left. I hope you enjoy it as much as we did.
I had to check out the recipe. Too hot and spicey for us, but if you're ever out of those ingredient, we make our BBQ sandwiches in the crock pot with 1c catsup and 1 can Coke—yum, but milder than yours=)
I bought all the ingredients to make it on Saturday! My daughter has been looking forward to it bc of the Dr. P! We don't get snow days… Not even tornado days like we've had the past 2 days!
ah man you crack me up!!!!! shouldn't mention it's 70+ here in CO?
Ohh I saw that recipe too… Let us know how it turns out!
We got blasted today with snow too.. YUCK!
🙁 Snow, boo!
Glad you're up and running again! 🙂
Have a wonderful day!!!
I have really enjoyed stopping by to see how the Lord is working in your life to get your daughters home. I'm really happy for your family and for the girls who will soon be home to enjoy them.
I just read part 4 – I'm so happy for your family Stephanie. What an amazing story!!
xoxox
For some strange reason, I'd say my April Fool's Day was a lot better. *grin*
Well, ummmm… YEAH IT WAS, TM!!
A LOT better 🙂
Had to pop in even though we are in China now. Congratulations on your new baby girl. Can't wait to see Poppy and Esther with their mommy!
BTW my new daughter has a left hand similiar to your Poppy's if you want to take a peek at my blog I have some videos of how well she does with it 🙂
Morning Stef – I'm just not going to address TM's comment or your response – 😉 Just glad that you had a generator to meet your power needs!
Spring snows are the worst – we had an inch or two – but it was gone by noon!
hugs – aus and co.
"he's never looked hotter than when he was cranking that generator." ~ 🙂 I hear ya sister!
And pray tell, how was the pork? I've been wanting to try the recipe myself!
LOL…you crack me up! {But I am fighting the urge to hate you that you have THAT clean of a house AND food in the crock-pot.}
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