I don’t make New Year’s resolutions. Well. I usually say I’m going to quit smoking and everyone says, “you did that years ago!” But it takes them a minute to realize that I don’t smoke and most people I know now didn’t know me when I did. (I quit when my appendix ruptured and I was in the hospital for 11 days – after going that long without a cigarette, I wasn’t ready to pick it up again) (My appendix ruptured because I had no normal symptoms. Would you expect me to be normal?)
However. I would like to resolve to blog more often. I enjoy reading the people I follow and I always think I should write something and then my train of thought derails and it’s another day.
Today was a total waste. Maverick woke me up early, panting and whining, so I got up and let him out – where he promptly plopped on the sidewalk and went back to sleep. Not a good way to start the day, I don’t like being woken up early. Weekends are always a challenge, partly because he goes to daycare during the week and his routine is to get up and go. I’ve been working on taking more time in the morning so he’s not driving me crazy on the weekend, but it’s slow going. He can be very very demanding.
It’s very cold. I really didn’t want to go to the park but someone won’t poop at home. (That would be Maverick. ) I was already crabby from the early awakening, so the thought of putting on 85 layers of clothing – i hate layers – didn’t make me happier. But we went. It was cold. It was not the kind of day to dawdle, so of course, Maverick had to pee on every blade of grass. (One of the joys of having an intact male is that they have to pee on literally everything.) Normally, I don’t mind, sniff and pee to your heart’s content but not when it’s freezing and windy, please. So it was a short walk.
There’s a snowstorm coming on Monday. Today is Saturday. This storm has been the center of attention for at least a week. I am already tired of Winter and it’s barely begun, and we’ve only had two minor storms that left merely a coating of snow on the grass. That’s about the only type of snow I can tolerate. Snow causes anxiety – not as bad as it once was, but not good, and 10 days of hearing about “we might get a foot of snow! But then again, we might get an inch!” doesn’t help. So here we are a day out and it seems we’re in the 3-6 inch range, unless it pushes south (please!) and then we’ll get less.
Maverick decided that cheese was poisonous today. He refused to take his allergy pills and the next to last antibiotic for his hot spot, which is thankfully cleared up. The he got his leash all tangled up in the bushes out front and it was the last straw. I went upstairs and went back to bed. So the day was shot to Hell because when it starts out badly and gets worse, you may as well just go back to bed.
In crafting news – I’m trying to knock down the yarn stash, so I’m making a scarf from this cute bundle of small balls of yarn that sucked me in – 6 little balls, 3 darks, 3 lights, should be a cute scarf, yes? I’m almost done with the first ball and it’s taking me a week to knit 5, maybe 6 rows. We’re talking 21 stitches here, not a lot! I’m determined, however and will finish this before summer! (Pray for me)
I’m also trying to knock down the fabric hoard. Not making much progress this week but I do have things cut that just need to be sewn.
And I got assigned 4 classes, so there goes half my spare time. I’m not complaining, I’ve really missed teaching. Remind me of that when I have to grade homework and start whining.
I’m also considering running for school board. I’m on the fence but leaning hard towards giving it a shot. Our school board is a disaster and we really need to get a few people off of it. More on that when the decision is made.
Anyway. Hopefully you all had a better day than mine, and that tomorrow will start off on a good note! And we get no snow on Monday!
**Peanut butter balls recipe:
https://kitchenfunwithmy3sons.com/peanut-butter-balls/
super easy – I used candy melts to coat them instead of chocolate chips cuz I had a plethora of candy melts left over!
Suziecreamcheese Sings the Blues 
I know all about the thought train derailing. Happens to me ALL the time.
I am very grateful that Pepper will tinkle and poop in our yard. She does object to wearing her sweater. If it’s below 20 degrees, I make he wear it. That requires me to follow her around until I catch her and quickly put it over her head. Somebody didn’t train her very well. 🤨
I have a love/hate relationship with teaching. Glad you do.
Good luck with your decision about running for the school board.
we are expecting 4-6 inches of the white stuff. Or 5-8 inches depending on who is predicting. I’m sure school will be called off tomorrow whether the snow comes or not. That’s just how they roll.
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We’re expecting anywhere from 2 -18 inches of white shit depending on who’s talking. The roads don’t have lines of doom yet but I’m ready for the worst and praying for the best
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The weather “forecasters” upped our snow prediction to 8-18 inches. They called off school at 2:30 this afternoon and it hasn’t even started snowing yet.
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If it’s the same storm we’re getting, it’s apparently moved south so you’re getting more and I’m getting less. The 18 inches melted to 8, but the highest numbers were from a notoriously crazy site. I’m praying for 1-3, I have a lot to do and it would be easier if Maverick can go to daycare
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That storm went south of us and missed us all together, tho it hit the bottom of our state and I’m in the east central :P. I feel bad for them but happy for me :P. Not happy about the temps tho, and it’s not even as cold as will be getting later this month and into February, when we will be -40 to -50 with wind chills. Still in the teens in the day and single digits at night (without the wind chills), tho we did have one -3 at night last week. My thoughts in the winter right after the first snow fall and after I ask if it’s Spring yet, is of Hawaii :). Hope you find some time for your knitting, it’s a peaceful thing to do :).
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It’s supposed to get brutally cold here too but I can tolerate that. It’s snow that makes me hurt – makes my bones ache. I managed to finish the first ball of yarn and start in the second yesterday but not much got done on that today. I chose making peanut butter balls for Bear over knitting
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Hey I’ll take making peanut butter balls over knitting, probably tho because I am cutting down on my sugar and craving it lol.
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I made them small because he’s supposed to watch his sugar, too. So he ate 6 😂😂
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hahaha, I don’t blame him!!!
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It’s a super easy recipe- if only I weren’t allergic to peanuts!
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You made them and you are allergic to peanuts? Do you have to wear gloves or anything special so you don’t have a reaction to them! He must surely appreciate you!!!! If you feel like sharing the recipe, my son loves peanut butter!!!
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I wore gloves to avoid getting it on my skin. I’m pretty careful! Bear did a lot outside today to get things ready in case we actually do get snow – we have a very long driveway and a couple of cars more than we have garage space so he had to move things around to make it easier to plow. Then I screwed up his plans by going out for subs. So he deserved a treat. I’ll post the link to the recipe!
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