Let me start off by saying I am sorry I have been so lax in my blogging duties as of late. I have been going to school, dealing with sickness and then there's the kids and hubby! It's exhausting. But right now we are all huddled in my master bedroom of our little farmhouse with the generator humming along outside powering two radiator heaters and our laptops. Why you might ask? Well we had a little snow hit our area yesterday dumping a modest 11 inches here at our abode. Needless to say it overwhelmed our newly budding trees and managed to knock out power to, not just us, but millions of electric loving citizens all along the east coast.
And while this is difficult when you have three (very bored) children at home we have managed to make due with what we have. Namely our summer outdoor grill. Since we have very little storage (ok, so it's more that I was just lazy) the grill didn't get taken off the back deck and put into the shed last fall. Which worked out all the better for us right now since there was about 10 yards of foot thick snow standing between us and that shed.
We shoveled a path from the kitchen door across the deck to the grill, brushed off what snow had accumulated on top, and drug it back closer to the door. Where I proceeded to try and light a charcoal chimney full of coal with an almost empty lighter in 30-40 mile an hour gusts of wind! I wasn't feel particularly productive at that moment. However, we managed to get it lit (and by 'we' I mean Andy) and I heated up some water for the baby's milk bottle while Andy tried to get the generator started.
It was long and slow going but after a call to TroyBilt, the little engine knew it was had and started right up. So we shoveled our way down the driveway (again, by 'we' I mean Andy. Bless his hard working heart) and headed to town for more supplies. Our trip wasn't quick or easy, but we made it back safe and sound and with snacks! I fired up the grill again and made us all lunch then gratefully got to lay down with Emma and Riley for a nap.
After that it was all downhill from there. We colored and watched video's on my laptop. We munched and played, danced and sang. And before we know it, darkness starts to settle over the quiet. And sleepy eyes start showing up left and right. We prep for bed and just as the children are settling in for their " indoor camp-out" the lights come back on (blinding us all) and we feel the heat rushing out of the vents. Awwwww. Sweet, sweet heat! Glorious electrical currents! We cleaned up, put the kids back in their beds and turned the TV on to catch up on whatever we missed whilst living in the dark ages. Overall it was a long, cold, tiring day. But it was also a endearing time we spent together without outside distractions. Stevie proclaimed it his "best day ever". Emma was still recovering from the flu so she wasn't allowed to play in the snow, but still deemed it a good day.
So now it is over. That adventure is over and it's time to go to bed. Need to rest up for the numerous adventures that lay ahead. Will try to post more often, just as soon as I find more time! G'night
