Thursday, December 10, 2009

Blizzard of a Morning

Lake Effect, what an ugly thing.
The wind is horrendous and
the existing snow blows amongst the tons
that is dropping from the sky.


This morning at 6:45, as I drove to work,
I couldn't see farther than 4 feet in front of me.
What I saw was swirls and swirls of snow
whisking through the air, it was nuts!


My drive time was doubled.
and I don't think I've ever been so nervous while driving.

But.. I arrived, on time.
And shoveled the sidewalk - pointlessly.
(it was covered within 20 minutes)

School was cancelled.
So I was actually 45 minutes early, not just on time.
Since the first to arrive is a teacher's daughter.


So while I drank my hot cocoa
I organized the bookshelf.
Small books to Large books.
It was very fun!
I actually move the bookshelf too.


(Picture from cell phone)


Several parents had call to let us know
their kid(s) weren't coming,
but there were a few that still may have.
So I waited.
Until 9.


As I waited, I dusted the toy shelf
and reorganized the toys.
Put misplaced toys in the proper tubs.
If it wasn't such terrible weather,
I would have loved to do that all day!


At 9, no one arrived yet.
So I called the parents of the kids
who still hadn't contacted us.


No kids.
I closed up shop.

Drove home, slooowly...

It's been a Blizzard of a Morning
here in NY!

Tuesday, December 8, 2009

Happy Birthday Dad!

Happy
Birthday
Dad!

You're really the best dad in the whole world!
I couldn't have asked for a better one!
I pray this day is as special for you
as you are to me!


Love,
Your Daughter