Yesterday we had a very unnecessary snow day.
The roads were fine, people were out and about, life was normal. Not sure why school was cancelled for the day, but it was.
By the way, they never ask me. Those silly school closing people.
Anyway, after a whole day at home the kids were a little bonkers. So at about 5:45 yesterday evening I posted this tweet.
Quickly followed by this one.
It was desperate around here folks.
So in an effort to reclaim my snow day sanity (the family room was long gone, so I was going for something more near and dear to me) I mustered up what was left of my best "mom voice" and told them all, "Okay! It's reading time! Go find a book to read, a comfy place to read, and read for 30 minutes." Followed by, "And I mean NOW!"
Okay, not really on that last part, but I thought it sounded cool today so I added it.
Off they scampered to find books to read and I was left alone. It was a glorious snow day victory.
Now keep in mind, 30 minutes in mom-land on a snow day is totally subjective. We aren't talking real world time keeping here folks, nuh-uh. We are talking mom-land time keeping. It's what makes the world go 'round on things like snow days.
So after "30 minutes" of reading time and after about 2 or 3 times of children hollering to me, "Is the 30 minutes over yet?!" I ventured into the family room and discovered the couch devoid of cushions.
(Don't mind the squashed Arby's cup. Apparently we're hillbillies and we didn't know it until the cushions were off the couch. Also, don't mind all the crumbs. Apparently we're disgusting hillbillies.)
And this is how I found my 9 year old....
Well, at least he was creative.
My 7 year old was reading like this...
Still trying to understand that one.
And little miss priss was reading like this....
Yes, she's girly even while she's reading.
Anyway. Today's another snow day. As the family room is already lost at this point, I'm hoping to not give up anymore ground to the children today.
However, if I tweet you all later that I've locked myself in my room because it's the only "safe place" left in the house you'll know that they've completely taken over.
Oh, and if that happens. SEND. HELP.
And food.
Namely comfort food.
Of any variety. I'm not too picky.
Oh, and maybe some chocolate. Lots of chocolate.
And help. Be sure and send that help, mkay?
You poor thing! I am surely in the same boat as u, the laundry and dishes are backed up and the living room is wrecked. They have taken over the computers and I am SHOVELING... OUTSIDE... just to get a little peace and quiet. Not to mention they are both sick and have contagious fevers as well.
ReplyDeleteYesterday they missed school because of this sick and today we have over a foot of snow. I'm gonna pass on the chocolate but if someone sent me a margarita, I surely wouldn't turn it away.
I just know we could be great friends...daggum pitty you do not live next door! I would have shared my couch cushions w/you and we could've made our own splendifurous "mom chatting" fort - and a BIG-O "No Kids Aloud" sign on it!
ReplyDeleteSnow day number 9 over here! My kids are working on worksheets I printed off the computer! May sounds like super mom, just wanted some peace! :)
ReplyDeleteI agree Tracey, make a MOM'S only fort. lol
ReplyDeleteI was threatening to move out yesterday.... that is if Starbucks could take me in for the week.
ReplyDeleteI do the Reading Hour when I want some peace.... usually it is 45 minutes, but desperate times call for a whole hour (My kids are older than yours though; I did 20-30 when they were younger- so you have LONGER reading times in the future! Yeah!)
ugh. my sentiments exactly - i can NOT wait until the snow/ice melts and we can be OUTSIDE!!
ReplyDeleteLove the reading pics - especially the one of your son balancing while reading. Quite a feat :)
Snow day here today too. I love a free day off work without having to take vacation time! Kids are driving me batty. they are out in the snow right now thank goodness! I am making Turkey Soup and just enjoying the quiet until they come back in. We got 10 inches of snow and it is stillcoming down. AHHH!
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Loved the pics!! I am just glad that someone else has cups and crumbs under the couch cushions..... Granted, I haven't looked under mine in awhile, I am just too scared!
ReplyDeleteI love the way you write! Cracks me up... :)
ReplyDeleteHaha. Creative readers you've got there. Adorable too. :)
ReplyDeleteOur playroom couch looks like that w/ the cushions off, too. And b/c it's a sleeper-sofa, the cushions slide off. That's why I'm NEVER in that room. :-) Thanks for being transparent.
ReplyDeleteWe cannot forget the chocolate. Your kids look creative and your daughter is just like mine, girlie.
ReplyDeleteHmmm....I am thinking if I took the cushions off my couches, I would find a very similar crumby mess.
Hang in there...spring is on it's way.