Trying LRT - Please Help!

[motherof3]

Was I really that blind or did I need to be a mind reader? The answer for me is probably somewhere in between.

Unfortunately for me, I believe I was really that blind. In hindsight, H tried to tell me. He just wasn't speaking my language. Either that or we should have invested in an interpretor.

I will keep an eye out for you new post.

Journaling: Well, shoveled the drive for the 4th time in two days. My back hurts. Must not have used the knees properly. I tried to look pitiful when scooping, hoping that some of the neighbors would come to my aid. But no, after all, they are not mind readers. And I am too stubborn to ask. For all of my complaining, I kind of enjoyed the manual labor. It was a mindless task, but my body isn't thanking me right now.

This afternoon I was brave and decided to drag all three kids out to go sledding. Getting them to walk the three or so blocks to the hill was easy. Getting them back home was a different story. It was very similar to walking uphill both ways in two feet of snow without shoes on.... I had to carry two of the three back while pushing and prodding the other one to keep going. By the time we reached the front door all three of them were crying. We all had fun sledding. I probably should have not caved when they wanted to go down the hill one last time. I am certainly tired. I can't image how their little legs held up for so long. I got them into a hot bath and shower and filled them up with hot cocoa. They certainly didn't complain about having to go to bed tonight.

I was extremely disappointed that I didn't get to spend Christmas with my family (due to the weather). As this was my holiday with the kids. This coming weekend H is taking the kids to celebrate Christmas with his family. His family lives about 1 1/2 hours further drive than mine and is on the way. Long story short, I asked H if he would consider driving back from his family celebration one day early and dropping the kids off at my family. That way I could meet up with the kids there and catch up with everyone. To my surprise he said yes. H said that would actually work out better for him. No change in our sitch, but I am thrilled that I will actually get to spend time with my family before they all head home.

On a sad note, my BIL's wife's Uncle passed away yesterday while shoveling snow in his driveway. BIL's college roommate from 5 years ago also passed away suddenly yesterday. MIL called to tell me. I was thinking about sending a sympathy card to BIL. Any reason I shouldn't? I don't think so, as it is something I would typically do anyway. But thought I should check with you all first.