{storm, and growing up}

After getting buried in snow during the big snowstorm this week, I just have two questions:

1. WHY do we have such a long driveway?

2. WHY don't we have a snow blower?

Rick and I went out last night after he got home from work to try and dig ourselves out from all the snow. It took a LONG time, and it still needs some more work tonight. Fun times.

I have not seen this much snow at one time since we've lived here--we have drifts as high as 5 feet in some areas of our yard, and the roads in our neighborhood are basically impassable. Schools have been closed for 2 days, businesses were temporarily shut down, and the town was quiet, except for all the snowplows that were doing their best to clear the roads.

All that snow did bring some fun times at home. Ryan was thrilled to be out of school, and it was so nice to just stay in pajamas, watch movies, and not worry about going anywhere. The kids bundled up to go play in the snow, but it didn't last too long. The girls could barely walk--it was to their knees in the lowest areas of the driveway and yard, it was quite the sight!






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In other news...

• Jack & Henry had their 18 month well visit today. Henry is still huge (99th+ percentile for weight, height, and head), and according to the doctor is the size of an average three year old or small four year old. It's true--he weighs one pound less than Miss Emma, and is only about 5 inches shorter. Jack comes in at the 72nd percentile for height, and 33rd for weight. He's definitely the smallest of all my babies--at least height wise. Everyone thinks he's so tiny, but that's because he's always next to Henry!

• They had their first official day of nursery on Sunday, YAY! Although the nursery leaders are going to have to significantly up the snack budget, now that Henry's there. Or else we're going to have to start supplementing snack time, lol.

• I attended a kindergarten orientation for the girls this week. I can't believe that in a few short months they will be in school! They are thrilled to be able to ride the bus, wear a backpack, have recess, and learn to read. I'm just trying not to cry.

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My babies are growing up. All of them.