Old Man Winter

I'd like to see him retire. It has been nothing but cold, cold, wind, cold more wind, and more cold. I'm bored out of my skull. I love to go out and take walks but it is so cold I only leave the house when I have to. I must be getting old. Or just not motivated to go anywhere! Although I'm not really sad to see no snow, I feel bad for the kids who can't sled or muck around outside and have snowball fights and be kids! I keep thinking one more month....It's my mantra.

My lucky boys are spending the week down the Cape with their Grandparents and older cousin. My in-laws have had a time-share for the February Vacation week for about 20 years. My brother in law met his future wife there when he was only 14 or so. They stayed friends as her parents also had the vacation week timeshare. She invited him to her prom and the rest is history. Two kids and a move to Florida later, they are very happy together. Maybe my future daughter-in-law will emerge :) They have lots of fun playing board games, cards, video games, basketball and going to the pool. Their grandparents spoil them and they deserve a nice break. Bill and I are having a weekend alone up North , some skiing, some relaxing, and then coming home to an empty house. I told him I'm taking the week off from cooking and he readily agreed. I'm sure I'll miss the boys by the end of the week so I'll be looking forward to them coming home.

In some sad news, our friend Norma's mother passed away suddenly yesterday at her home. It hasn't even been a year since her father died. Her and I were just gabbing about how she would love her mother to live with them and the room that was slated for Big Norma was just gorgeous... master bath with jacuzzi tub and two huge closets and the room is bright and sunny. I'm sure Norma could use all of our prayers and thoughts as she goes through this difficult time. She's been a great daughter, and to her mother's credit, she is a FANTASTIC mother herself.

Have a good weekend everyone.. Think Spring.