Snow Day
School is closed today, courtesy of a big dump of snow last night. It was closed last Thursday as well, that day because of an ice storm. Winter on Prince Edward Island.
Shoveling Snow….Again
I don’t mind school closure, especially on days when it seems obvious. We had enough snow last night that there is a 6 ft wall around our property created by the snowplows. But having a teen around the house all day is inconvenient. When I need to check e-mail on the laptop I have to evict her from her Facebook pals. Then I have to repeat—once again—that no, I am not going to buy her a laptop for her exclusive use. And while we are talking, how can you watch television, chat via the computer and text on the cel phone all at once? She’ll wander into the kitchen several times today begging for food. For some reason, a 16 year old is utterly incapable of putting together even a sandwich if the Mom is around the house.
Dianna shoveling snow
I like a little bit of new snow, partly because of my dog. He has a routine that involves access to food—first thing in the morning he goes outside to “take care of his business.” When that is done, he can go in and eat. And he really likes to eat. At about 5 a.m. if he hasn’t been crated the evening before, he will jump on the bed, lick our faces, gently bite our hands—anything to get us to take him out.
Tonks was groomed a few weeks ago, slick shaved. When his fur is longer he likes a long romp through the pines behind the house but hairless he sticks close to the house. He has a specific spot that he likes to head for to make his deposit every cold morning. And after a few weeks we give a new meaning to the ‘House on Pooh Corner,’ if you get the picture. A little new snow covers up the sad fact that I need to spend more time outside with the pooper scooper.
Jim clearing show with the loader
Tags: shoveling snow, snow day, winter