Deer Tracks

 

Last night we got a dusting of snow.  Originally they were talking something like 6-8 inches and the kids were expecting school to be called off today.  They weren’t happy when they realized we only got a dusting and they’d have to get ready and go to school.  Last year we had a very warm winter with barely any snow, so they are itching for a snow day.  

Going out to my car this morning I noticed some deer tracks in the snow.  It looked like the deer was hanging around my lilac bush.  Looking for a snack maybe? 

 

Two years ago we were slammed with FEET of snow.  It was awful!  Rooves and decks were collapsing, people were getting hurt and almost everyone I know, including us, had ice dams that were leaking into their homes.  At one point the snow banks were well over my head. Most people’s mailboxes were buried so some started hanging buckets from sticks stuck in the snow so they could get their mail.  I don't know why but this struck me as hilarious and I was thankful for a little comic relief during such a stressful time.

 

That year we often saw large groups of deer running down our road.  I assumed they had wandered into the neighborhood in search of food.  I felt so bad for the poor things.  I wanted to put out a bowl of something for them, but the hubby insisted "You can’t feed wild animals!”  HMPH!

Since then I haven’t really seen many deer around so seeing those tracks this morning was really cool.  And while it would have been fun to have a snow day with the kids, maybe do some sledding and then relax by a fire with a little hot cocoa, I was thankful that I didn't have to shovel off my roof.

 

 

 

Last night we got a dusting of snow.  Originally they were talking something like 6-8 inches and the kids were expecting school to be called off today.  They weren’t happy when they realized we only got a dusting and they’d have to get ready and go to school.  Last year we had a very warm winter with barely any snow, so they are itching for a snow day.  

Going out to my car this morning I noticed some deer tracks in the snow.  It looked like the deer was hanging around my lilac bush.  Looking for a snack maybe? 

 

Two years ago we were slammed with FEET of snow.  It was awful!  Rooves and decks were collapsing, people were getting hurt and almost everyone I know, including us, had ice dams that were leaking into their homes.  At one point the snow banks were well over my head. Most people’s mailboxes were buried so some started hanging buckets from sticks stuck in the snow so they could get their mail.  I don't know why but this struck me as hilarious and I was thankful for a little comic relief during such a stressful time.

 

That year we often saw large groups of deer running down our road.  I assumed they had wandered into the neighborhood in search of food.  I felt so bad for the poor things.  I wanted to put out a bowl of something for them, but the hubby insisted "You can’t feed wild animals!”  HMPH!

Since then I haven’t really seen many deer around so seeing those tracks this morning was really cool.  And while it would have been fun to have a snow day with the kids, maybe do some sledding and then relax by a fire with a little hot cocoa, I was thankful that I didn't have to shovel off my roof.

 

 

New Year, new me!

Ok maybe not.  Every year, even though I tell people I don’t make resolutions, I make a mental list of things I plan to do in the New Year.  I always have grand plans to organize my life, get healthy, be a better mother, wife, friend, etc, etc, etc.  Usually by week 2 of the New Year I’ve abandoned most of those plans.  This year is no different, except, I’m starting a blog.  Something I’ve wanted to do for a while but just never found the time for.  For Christmas this year my husband gave me a swanky new camera, and I need an excuse to use it.  My kids are getting sick of me sticking the camera in their face when they are doing things like eating, sleeping, watching TV, or trying to talk to me.  They told me to “get a hobby” so here I am! 

 

See what I mean?!

Ok maybe not.  Every year, even though I tell people I don’t make resolutions, I make a mental list of things I plan to do in the New Year.  I always have grand plans to organize my life, get healthy, be a better mother, wife, friend, etc, etc, etc.  Usually by week 2 of the New Year I’ve abandoned most of those plans.  This year is no different, except, I’m starting a blog.  Something I’ve wanted to do for a while but just never found the time for.  For Christmas this year my husband gave me a swanky new camera, and I need an excuse to use it.  My kids are getting sick of me sticking the camera in their face when they are doing things like eating, sleeping, watching TV, or trying to talk to me.  They told me to “get a hobby” so here I am! 

 

See what I mean?!