Jan 29 2009
Snow Day
B’s school district had a snow day yesterday. Actually, living in Texas, that is a misnomer. It was more of a sleet/freezing rain day. We aren’t fortunate enough to get snow here–you know, the white stuff that can be fun to play in and makes the world look pretty. Nope. We get ice. Not a lot of ice, but just enough to make the roads unsafe.
Most kids (and teachers!) like snow days. It is an unexpected school holiday and a way to have fun at home. We aren’t as fond of snow days as others. They are very difficult on children who crave routine and schedule. It was not at all easy to explain to B why we didn’t go to school in the middle of the week. He wanted to go out to school, the store, or anywhere, but the roads were too dangerous. Two days is a really long time to argue with a child about why you can’t go outside, to the grocery store, to day care, or to school.
I suppose I am thankful we don’t live somewhere with lots of winter weather. The day or two every few years we have here is enough! And if I never see Rudolph again, it will be all too soon. I’m quite tired of that DVD, I must admit.
So, what you are saying is that those 10 copies of Rudolph that I bought him are not welcome? ;p You have my sympathy. We were in the same boat. Here’s for no more ice days!