We had a big snowstorm in Seattle yesterday. It was so bad I couldn’t get into work, although I did try. My car has all-wheel drive, and I figured I’d be okay; but when I got out on the road, each street I tried to use was blocked by stranded cars or buses. As the snow continued to fall, I got nervous that I was going to get hit by another car. After several futile minutes trying to find a way to work, I finally gave up, turned around, and went home. I spent the day putting up my Christmas tree, snuggling on the couch with my dog, and watching the snow fall.
Our Yard during the Snow Storm
Fridays are my normal day off, so we had a fun day in the snow today. I really hadn't intended to spend any time outside, but now I’m glad I did. I thought it would be too cold, so I walked on the treadmill this morning for about an hour. Meanwhile, Buster kept pacing around me as if to say “Hey, Mom, we always go for a walk on the days you don’t work! Let's GO!” I felt sorry for him because he hadn't been outside much in 2 days. I put on a old pair of blue ski pants (I think I got them in about 1988...they barely fit), a pair of clunky work boots, my bright yellow puffy coat, a pink hat, and a tartan plaid scarf. I’m sure I looked like a crazy bag lady, but Buster didn’t care. He was just so excited that we were going outside! We spent about 45 minutes at the park playing in the snow.
Buster in the snowWhen we got back home, I spent another hour shoveling our walk and putting up Christmas lights outside. After being sick with a cold for a week, it felt good to have some energy again.
You gave yourself quite a workout! They say we burn more cals in cold weather! Buster is adorable!
ReplyDeleteDear Ms True Heart, thank you, you're right that Buster is very cute. He gets a lot of attention when we go for our walks.
ReplyDeleteI liked your Winter Solstice post on your blog. I have always looked forward to Dec 21 as now the days will start getting longer again. This is really important in WA State, because on that day we only get about 8 hours of daylight. It can be a bit depressing.