Cabin Fever

Well we have not left the house since Monday and we are starting to get a little cabin fever. That is the problem with Oklahoma although we get at least one big snow/ice storm each year (and usually more) they are never prepared so the entire city shuts down for a week or longer and we are literally trapped in our house. Mike has had to take my car to work because his could not get out of the neighborhood due to the ice and my office was closed. anyways, I have had to get creative with activities to keep ellie and I from going crazy- ellie is in a big dora phase right now so yesterday we drew maps and had our own dora adventures. she was fully prepared with her backpack and her plastic backpack just like doras- it provided a least an hour of entertainment which was good in my book. the one good thing about being trapped is my kids are hilarious so they do provide me with much entertainment while i am home. plus i try (and sometimes fail but at least I am trying) as I was saying I try to appreciate all the time I have with them as I often miss these moments at work. We are supposed to get more snow next week and I am just hoping that I can get out of the house because as much as I love my kids I need to work to keep them fed- ha ha.

Winter Storm 2011

Its SNOWMAGEDON!!!!

We got 10-12 inches of snow here in Oklahoma with 50 mph wind gusts and for Oklahoma that translates to the entire city/state shutting down. So we have been lucky to get two extra days home all together this week. We have been having tons of fun because Ellie loves the snow this year as opposed to last. The pic below where she is crying is because we forced her to come inside since the wind child was -10 and she threw a tantrum- what a difference a year makes! Last year she would cry if we put her close to the snow- but now she just loves it. Mike tried to make her a make shift sled but that was a bust. They made a snowman and numerous snow angels and she has loved every freezing minute of it. Tripp and I for the most part have stayed in doors where it is warm but we did venture out for a few photos and he seemed to not mind the snow at all- pardon the pink snowsuit but he is second child who must accept some hand me downs- when he is aware I promise to only get boy stuff. As you can see, Tripp is sitting up on his own but not quite mobile so ellie still loves him to pieces since he is not yet into her stuff. I almost wish I could freeze him at this stage but I know it will all be ok. Ellie is still be a two year old but her funny moments are becoming much more abundant than her not so funny moments. we attempted to potty train since we were stuck in the house but she will have no part of it- even with the bribes I bought for her. I know she has a mind of her own and that she will do it when she is ready but I am stubborn also and am tired of double the dirty diapers- but I am exercising patience and hopefully she will make the decision sooner rather than later.

hope everyone is staying warm- good think the groundhog is predicting an early spring!!!