11 February, 2008

Captain's Log : Day Three

It's day three and the snow continues to fall. Have shoveled four times since Saturday; shoulders...sore, fingers...cold, head....achy. Ice dams rapidly forming on roof, snow rake not available. Total snow fall (SO FAR)....at least 10 inches......................................

Truly, I am beginning to feel a little like Noah on his ark, except I'm Bren J. in my house, and our cats, who make enough trouble for ten cats, are the only pair of animals on board. Also, it's snowing, not raining and sending a dove out in this weather would probably result in a visit from some animal rights group. Alas, I don't really feel like writing about my *love* of snow today because I'm just that sick of it.

Instead, I will tell you that on Saturday afternoon, we attended a Pampered Chef party. We really only went for the food and the socializing because PC stuff is generally more expensive than oh, say, the Walmarts. The party started at one so the poor Little Goat only got about a 40-minute nap. The consequences of this turned out to be all win-win though. She was nice and quiet and cuddly at the party which is handy when she gets passed around a lot; she didn't need to eat while we were there either which is always nice. But the best part? She was in bed, fast asleep after her second feeding at 8pm, and DID NOT WAKE UP UNTIL FIVE AM. Yes, quick, count that up - you'll need TWO HANDS this time!

NINE WHOLE HOURS!!

Who cares if it's cliched - can't YOU hear the Hallelujah Chorus? If it weren't for The Husband being on call and having to go in twice, it would've been The Perfect Night.


I have more to say, but I can hear the Siren Song of the Shovel lulling me out to a cold snowy sea, so I better go to it. See ya later!

6 comments:

Jess said...

Wow... nine hours! Congrats! I like that you chose purple as the color in which to express this miracle.

Jenn said...

Nine hours is definitely worth celebrating! I don't think I've had more than eight straight since the kid was born, and that's a rarity!

Beck said...

NINE HOURS! Awesome.
Pampered Chef stuff is the most expensive stuff in the world. I bought a Really Expensive baking stone and then dropped it behind my cupboards, where it is now TRAPPED.

Kellan said...

I can imagine that you certainly are sick of the snow, but the Noah Ark comparison was really cute - the dove - HA! Stay warm and try to stay inside. Take care - Kellan

Beth said...

Ooh, congratulations on the 9 hours!! Is that not the BEST feeling EVER??

PJ said...

Sleeping the night through! What a wonderful blessing!!!