Tag Archives: snow

Put Yer Hand Clothes On

Posted on December 24, 2013 by joey

During the seven years I lived in Georgia, it snowed once. It was a random Friday in February. The Mister was deployed, the kids and I were out shopping. Moo kept coming over to us, declaring that it was snowing. … Continue reading →

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Lil Hoosiers

Posted on December 21, 2013 by joey

I’ve taught them what a windchill factor is. I’ve taught them that stylish leather boots are not snow boots. I’ve taught them that snow gives more traction than ice. But this… This is my proud Mama moment. (See how Sassy … Continue reading →

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Shoulda Shoveled

Posted on December 18, 2013 by joey

The other day…many days ago…I don’t remember when…snow fell. Oh! Oh! Friday! Friday night, impending snow doom.  Mmhm. (I’m tired, you forgive me.) The Mister made the comment that we could shovel on Saturday. I raised my eyebrows. Saturday, the … Continue reading →

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On Hibernation

Posted on December 16, 2013 by joey

Instead of Every Damn Day in December, maybe they should call it, Oh My Gawd, Will December Never End? All I want to do is sleep. And eat. But mostly sleep. The other night, I baked two lasagnas, and saved … Continue reading →

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EvDaDaDec Featuring Chubby Squirrel

Posted on December 14, 2013 by joey

The snow sure is slushy today. If I owned skis, I would put them on and let the dog drag me around the yard. Chubby Squirrel came to the door today, and I’m pretty sure he was asking for more … Continue reading →

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Human Antifreeze — AKA Coffee & Cold Weather Gear

Posted on December 7, 2013 by joey

One day, years ago, when the babies were babies, as I did every weekday, I drove the big kids to school. I had done all the right things; started up the minivan early, scraped off the ice, ran the defrost, … Continue reading →

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Welcome, Snow

Posted on December 6, 2013 by joey

Our first real snow of the season came with a Winter Storm Advisory last night. Until now, not much of the snow had “stuck,” and what had stuck melted too quickly. Apparently, in the wee hours, an icy mixture fell … Continue reading →

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Haha! I Forgot

Posted on November 14, 2013 by joey

When you’ve lived in The Deep South for seven years, you may forget a few things about actual cold weather. No, you don’t forget shoveling and scraping. Don’t be ridiculous. In fact, you were relieved to not shovel or scrape. … Continue reading →

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Warming Up for Winter

Posted on October 24, 2013 by joey

Uh. The Fall, she is fleeting a bit too fast for me. *opens door and hollers* “Fall! Faaaaaal! Come back!” I’m cold. I’ve been cold since um, um, hm? sometime last week? It’s runnin 25-45 degrees from night to day, … Continue reading →

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Snowman

Posted on March 26, 2013 by joey

Look what Sassy and I built tonight! The snow is so wet and heavy now, he had to be sculpted and rubbed instead of rolled and placed.  The snow has also become quite sparse, as the temperature reached a scorching … Continue reading →

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