Wednesday February 4, 2009

Worst Part of the Day - Let me begin by saying that there was indeed a dusting of snow on the ground. Maybe ... a half inch to an inch. The roads were mostly dry (some ice patches that were very evident - but I only encountered one such patch in all my driving which was extensive). In Michigan, Wisconsin, New Hampshire - this would be a very, very average day in winter. It didn't even snow in the morning. I arrive at the gym (23 minutes away) at 9:22 a.m. with two kiddos in tow (we are 8 minutes early so I can settle them in childcare and still get a space in the class) and am told "childcare is delayed today. It will open at 10:30 a.m." I about lose it - "why" I ask. "The weather," I'm told. I look outside - "what weather?" I ask. "Ma'am," the desk dude says, clearly sensing my annoyance and deciding he's annoyed with me. "We've already had to file one ice injury report today." Listen bud - it's not my fault that you didn't salt down your sidewalks at 6 a.m. It is now just about 9:30 a.m., super sunny, blue sky, and a literal DUSTING of snow. Then he tells me that many employees have called in today. Seriously? What a joke. "Can't you take the kids to McDonald's?" a helpful worker watching the scene asks. "Um no," I say. In the parking lot I see two moms getting kiddos out of their cars (who I tell about no childcare) and then one more mom getting a kid out as I'm leaving. SUCKY!

Later in the afternoon I again rush to get the kiddos back in the car and in for Quinn's speech appointment. Um - did you know that in NC they cancel school for 1/2 inch of snow? Someone wrote in the newspaper that if we had New England or the Midwest's weather that all our kiddos would be home schooled. So another wasted trip as when school is canceled - so is Quinn's speech. SIGH.

Best Part of the Day - Wes in excellent two year old spirits as of late. He is still fire-y with his red-headed temper - but he is also a hilarious prankster, super sweet and fun, fun, fun. Not to mention an excellent listener (and follows directions well) and picks up! Love it!