The kids tubing down the river at my Aunt & Uncle’s Campground, as much as I dislike camping, I’m willing to make the promise – if it would get up into the 40’s and the sun starts to shine – SOON, I will take them.

I just need some sun, some warmer temps.  (I really want to wash all the salt off my truck, and not have the doors freeze!)

Seasonal blues?  yeah, probably.

Wanna know why I’ve been a little grumpy?

We are on a cold streak – meaning it’s been 84 days since the temperatures have been above 40 degrees F.

84 days… (36 days of below normal temps!)

The seven day forecast has highs of 34 (MAYBE) next Tuesday. I think the weather guy just put that in there so the suicide rate wouldn’t go up. the other highs of the week – 17-20 – and on Tuesday it is going to magically jump to 34!) The low? -2

Not even talking about the winds.

Folks, we have GOT TO GET OUT OF THIS STATE!!! I don’t know that I can take another winter; not like this, too much snow, too much cold, too much wind.

and SNOW – we are looking another recording breaking year – I think we are close to 48 inches of snow that has fallen… that’s about 36 inches too much, and it has been here since the beginning of November.

Bring on the sunshine people, bring on the green grass… because April? is seeming forever away!!!

Today is Valentine’s Day – but you wouldn’t know it, not from this house.

Yep, this is one of those holiday’s that Mr. Incredible does not acknowledge.   Although – at one time he did.

For about the first 5 or 6 that we were together….and then, I think he figured since I was still married to him, that we were good.  Didn’t need to celebrate it.

He’ll also use the line – “But I love you everyday”, or “We don’t need Hallmark to tell us we love each other”.

And while that may be true.  I KNOW he loves me… but sometimes flowers, a nice evening out, without the kids … a card, would be nice.

(for the record – I didn’t give him anything today either.)

BUT -  because he didn’t acknowledge Valentine’s Day today,

I DO NOT have to acknowledge March 14th.

So I’m good with that.

Hope you all have a Great Valentines Day weekend!

My Son?

Is made of AWESOME.

Just thought you all should know.

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There are times when I find myself looking at him and thinking – “How did I get so lucky to have HIM for my son?”

And truthfully, there are times when I find myself looking at him and thinking – “What the heck buddy – what are you thinking??”

But lately, he has been made of AWESOME, and I know it’s not very often that I say it, and many times parents don’t say it out loud.  So I let him overhear me tell my sister how awesome he has been lately, and how lucky I am to be his mommy… I pretended not to notice that he was in the next room… but I knew he could hear me, and his smile… almost gave him away.

I have a challenge for all the Momma’s and Daddy’s – find something awesome about your child and let them overhear you brag about it to Grandma, or an Aunt, or someone special… many times it’s easy to find the naughty or disappointing thing that they have done… but I’m guessing you can find something that makes your son or daughter be made of “awesome” as well.

And maybe it’s something simple such as …”He held open the door for me”; … ‘he picked up his toys’  … put the dishes away without me asking…

Or maybe he tells you he loves you as he is getting out of the truck – even though his friends are within ear shot, and says – “Mom, I hope you have a great day at work, cause I’m going to have a great day at school – love you!”

Yeah, how did *I* get this lucky?

Happy Birthday to you!

Happy Birthday to you!

Happy Birthday Mr. Incredible!

Happy Birthday to you!

If any of you were close enough – I’d invite you over to have cake with us!

Now go wish him a Happy Birthday!