The storm was very scary and I cowered in the living room until after 10 p.m. Of course there were excursions to hide in the kitchen every once in awhile when the wind really howled. It actually seemed to growl sometimes.
Our power went out at 5 p.m. on Thursday evening and came back on at about 2:00 p.m. this afternoon (Monday). We are fortunate to have hot water and a range and fireplace that work. Had to tote all the refrigerator contents to ice chests. Grandma has our refrigerator freezer contents at her house. I haven't opened the chest freezer but am hopeful all is okay there as the garage was pretty cold throughout this.
I am very glad to have a truly warm and light house this evening. And the garage door works. And Charlie's electronic collar works. And the Christmas lights are on. And the microwave works. And the garbage disposal. And my toothbrush.
We spent one evening at the gym where it was warm and we worked up a sweat. Another day we spent at the mall. Today I went to work where it was nice and warm and the computer worked.
My office painting project is scheduled for December 29 through Jan. 1st so anyone passing by is welcome to help out. I also need a lot of consultation about enlarging old pictures. I have large, very tall walls so I need fairly large pictures to go on them. The pictures I have are not very good resolution so I don't know how I can get them big enough to put up.
Also, I'm actually thinking about retiring at the end of next school year. I would officially retire this coming July but then work another school year and draw my retirement at the same time. So, if the district will agree to hire me back for that extra year, that's the plan. I have a much better attitude about going to work suddenly.
Melanie, if you need someone to help out in late July/early August, I'll be available.
Mom
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Yes, I would love some help once the babies come. Traci said she would help as well so maybe you two could trade off for say 5 or 6 months. Greyson's parents said they also wanted to come down in their motor home and stay for awhile and help out.
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