Well, a pathetic one at that. A measly seven inches fell, but for the first time in 16 years, they actually closed the federal courthouse. I'll take it! I vowed to really savor the day. Wow, that worked out well -- er not so much. I woke up at 4:30, and watched the news, but promptly turned around and caught a few more Zzzzs.
Rewarded the hubster with a hot cooked breakfast for clearing the walk and drive, and then it was off to romp with the pupster in the snow. He was SO excited. I fear for spring, he just loves it so much. You can see he's up to his haunches in the snow-- but you can't even see the snow, LOL, he just looks legless!!!
You can kind of see a leaf on the right side of his back leg, which is the top of the snow!
Rewarded the hubster with a hot cooked breakfast for clearing the walk and drive, and then it was off to romp with the pupster in the snow. He was SO excited. I fear for spring, he just loves it so much. You can see he's up to his haunches in the snow-- but you can't even see the snow, LOL, he just looks legless!!!
You can kind of see a leaf on the right side of his back leg, which is the top of the snow!Back at the ranch, a soak in a tub, followed by more tedious organizational tasks to tackle.
But, all the while, gnawing away at me is a review of the last 30 days. I know, you can't move a mountain in a month. The damage that's been done to Valerie and Sean is so monumental that I feel weary that my involvement will have any effect. I've seen a rare glimmer or two that I am having an effect but it is increasingly frustrating.
My initial enthusiasm has now become tempered with anger at her parents -- a desire to lash out at them (I know, with no reasonable result) as well as wanting to throw in the towel due to Valerie's snottiness. I don't know if she's "testing" me, is a typical teenager or truly is beyond hope, the constant battering at her to do her homework, to be responsible.
But, all the while, gnawing away at me is a review of the last 30 days. I know, you can't move a mountain in a month. The damage that's been done to Valerie and Sean is so monumental that I feel weary that my involvement will have any effect. I've seen a rare glimmer or two that I am having an effect but it is increasingly frustrating.
My initial enthusiasm has now become tempered with anger at her parents -- a desire to lash out at them (I know, with no reasonable result) as well as wanting to throw in the towel due to Valerie's snottiness. I don't know if she's "testing" me, is a typical teenager or truly is beyond hope, the constant battering at her to do her homework, to be responsible.
WHERE ARE THESE PARENTS? Doesn't anyone care what these children are doing???? Oh, wait, I'm childless, I am clueless about proper care of children, right? Yes, I'm back on my political rant that procreation needs to be regulated and licensed.
Phew, I think having snow days might not be such a good thing. Too much time to think, LOL.
Phew, I think having snow days might not be such a good thing. Too much time to think, LOL.
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