The Jetta Is Not Going Anywhere

The snow has been falling now for three days. I knew there was no way Ryan was gong to get the Jetta in the driveway after work if we didn't do something quick. The battery is dead on the 4-wheeler. We couldn't find the snow shovel that is somewhere in the backyard underneath the 12 fresh inches of snow. So we head to Palmer to get a new shovel so we can plow a spot for Ryan to park and clear the berm left by the plows. Ryan was able to make it in just fine. In a frantic effort to get the driveway plowed Ryan jump started the 4-wheeler. There is no way the Jetta will get out of this driveway in the morning, especially after the snow plows come by and leave their berm and it is STILL snowing. He gets the 4-wheeler started and the plow mounted and makes 2 swipes up and down the driveway and the battery dies. "Well you might just have to drive the Expedition to work tomorrow, or maybe you will be lucky and can drive out." I said. Morning comes and of course it was STILL snowing. Ryan heads outside to go to work and within a few minutes is back in the house "I'm stuck!". He an Tyler work it loose. Not once but twice. They dig and dig then come ask for my help. They were stuck in the berm by the road. I drive and they push. But of course I can't keep the tires straight. We work it loose next thing I know I have driven the tire off the side of the driveway. Ryan gives up, gets in the Expedition and maneuvers around the Jetta and leaves for work. I bet he brings home a battery today.

Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!

Everyday the ritual is pretty much the same. After the school kids are all off to school Conner and Aubrey sit down and play and watch the very entertaining childrens shows on Noggin. I sit down on the computer to do my work for Wendys. Yesterday, however, was an unusually exciting day. The two little ones were in awe of all the all the snow that had been coming down for a couple of days. The dog had gone out multiple times to play around in the snow and they were quite entertained by it. Then the last time I heard the door to the deck close there wa complete silence. No giggling at the dog. No running around. So of course I have to go check it out. Those two yahoos had dressed themselves to go outside and play with Zoey. You can not see it in the picture, but they were actually wearing their summer crocs. Which I found funny becaue they had to go loking for the crocs and their boots were right by the door. Conner for some odd reason thought shorts were ok for winter. They said they were not cold and I have to bribe them to come in.