Scribblings

Oops--it wasn't a snow day!

We had a small snow storm last night. We were supposed to get 3-5" of snow, last I heard. When my alarm went off this morning, TB said I should turn it off. Schools would be closed. Wow, there must be a lot of snow out there, I thought. He didn't go to work either. So I went back to sleep.

Just after I woke up again around 8:30, Kristin came knocking on our door. She'd been trying to verify that schools were closed and there was no information anywhere. It turned out TB figured schools had to be closed...but he wasn't familiar with the policies of Burlington County! Many times they are open when it would be better for them to at least have a delayed opening...we don't have sidewalks and the kids have to wait in the streets for the bus. This morning, we didn't have a plow come through until 7:30 a.m., well after the high school bus is supposed to pick up kids.

What is with this school district? Sure, I think if weather conditions aren't terrible then the kids should go to school. BUT we do live in a rural area (no sidewalks) and I wonder why the administrators aren't more concerned about kids waiting for buses on unplowed streets?

Anyway, TB drove Kristin to school. She's really conscientious about going I'll say that for her! Good for you, Kristin!

Gas prices jumped! It was nice to see them dropping to a low of $1.86 but then all of a sudden they climbed again by as much as 20 cents a gallon at the place nearest us. Why? Oh...it's because it's winter, it's cold, and the companies want to jack up the prices in time for the poor schmoes who have to order oil for their houses. :P

Ten on Tuesday

10 Household Chores You Hate

This list includes chores I don't handle anymore now that I have younger hands and TB to help. :)

1. Cleaning the toilet
2. Cleaning the rest of the bathroom
3. Dishes
4. Kitchen clean up
5. Mopping the floors
6. Dusting thoroughly
7. Sweeping the floors
8. Vacuuming thoroughly (moving furniture around and stuff)
9. Laundry (when I used to go to the laundromat)
10. setting & clearing the table