It’s finally snowing. For real. We are all still not sure how much snow we’re getting, because the stories vary from a few inches to over a foot. Luckily it’s Saturday and we really don’t need to go anywhere. And luckily Jack’s big birthday bash is scheduled for next weekend. Haha to you weather! You didn’t get me this time!
Jack was born during a blizzard and historically, well for the last 10 years anyway, the weather has been SHiT-Tay on the weekend closest to his birthday. We’ve had cars stuck in the driveway, power outages, frigid temps, and who wants to travel to a party during that weather! Ugh.
Today was kinda funny because we went to our Taekwondo studio for an hour of practice, then Jack and I stopped at Goodwill for his weekly search for nerf guns at rock bottom prices (he got two huge ones for $9) and then we headed home for some Skate 3 and Halo 3. We tried to cram stuff in and get home before we got stuck at the bottom of the driveway. That sucks! The wind has been howling and the windchill is bringing the temps down into single digits. Hating the cold.
We got a few chores done and then we heard a knock at the door. Wha????
Jack: It’s Logan! He wants to go sledding! Can we get my stuff?
me: You mean can I get your stuff? (He was already darting around looking for his clothes)
Jack: Do you think there’s enough snow to sled? Is it the packable kind? How many inches did we get anyway?!!! Awww I wish I still had my old snow pants with the suspenders! (He was upset when I pulled out his regular ski pants with the camo print)
me: You outgrew those… There’s not too much snow yet.., it’s all blowing around…
Jack: Whatever, there’s enough MOM. So THAT’s where my scarf went! (He ripped it out of my hand after I pulled it out of the closet) Let’s go!
me: Ok ok easy with the grabby hands…hold on let me put it on you.
Jack: It doesn’t go around my neck like THAT! Here let me show you how I wrap it. (he demonstrates his very NYC way of wrapping his scarf). Wait! Why do I even NEED a scarf?? He rips it off and tosses it.
me: It’s freezing out, so you can pull it up over your face. (I wrap the scarf again, and he redoes it AGAIN)
Jack: Oh… I guess that’s ok…So where are my gloves??? Hey don’t put my hood up over my hat!!
me: Jack it’s still snowing out so you’ll get all wet if you don’t put your hood up. Your gloves are probably in the car.
Jack: Ok ok put it up then! (I see he’s losing patience, and he pulls his hood up before I can do it).
me: Hold on, we have to tuck your pants into your socks.
Jack: ARGHHH! Fiiiinnneee! Ok ok let me go.
me: You need your boots. I got you new ones luckily. These are military grade.
Jack: They are NOT military grade! Are they??? Well you tie them. Make sure nothing is inside! Wait I can feel something, it’s the tag take it out!!!
me: OMG Jack pretend you’re going out to survive in the wilderness, you’ll be nice and warm so don’t worry about a little tag. That’s a bit too much high maintenance. Sheesh.
Jack: I’m not high maintenance!
me: Here are your gloves. Let me zip you up, and the scarf goes in the inside of your jacket. (I tuck it all in). Ok, I think you’re all set. Here’s some Chapstick. Now give me a kiss…
I inadvertently kiss his glasses and smudge them, OMG, 10 minutes of wiping and near hysterics from Jack because I’m “wasting” his time, and he’s finally ready to go.
me: Have fun!
Jack: Geez I woulda been outside a LOT sooner if you actually helped me get my stuff on!!
me: Grrrrrrr!!
A minute later I was settled on the couch with my tea, a show and a pile of laundry to fold peacefully. I could hear ranting coming from the garage.
Jack: MOOOOOOOMMMMMM! Where’s my snowball maker!!!!????
I ignored him. But he stomped back upstairs into the laundry room and threw open the door.
Jack: Where! Is! My! Snowball maker?!
me: No idea. Guess you’ll have to use your hands?
Jack: Oh what a concept. (Slam)
I had to laugh at that one…
Do mom’s really have to wonder why we’re tired all the time??
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